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Memory of Denmark
The Danish National Archives preserves the sources of your and Denmark’s history.
You can find material from the 12th century to the present day from both authorities and private actors.
Authentic data documents and sheds light on what you, our society, and we as a population are shaped by.
Data creates the foundation for new knowledge and insights about our shared past, present, and future.
Welcome to the Danish National Archives.
News and articles
New research register set to advance Danish research
The new Danish Multigeneration Register (Det Danske Multigenerationsregister) aims to make Denmark a leading nation in research into heredity, disease and social conditions.
New register shows causes of death for Danes 1920–1943
A new digital dataset containing nearly 1 million death certificates is now freely accessible to all at the National Archives (Rigsarkivet).
Danish Demographic Database moves to Search the Collections
The Danish National Archives is phasing out the Danish Demographic Database due to technical issues. The data is not lost but moved to Search the Collections, a more stable and modern platform.