Denmark's new 11-month conscription has begun, but the proportion of women volunteering has dropped to approximately 15 percent for the second half of 2026, marking a 15-year low, according to The Copenhagen Post.
In 2024, women made up 23.6 percent of participants under the previous four-month model. The decline follows the extension of service length and an increase in the total number of annual conscripts.
The Copenhagen Post reports that the total number of annual conscripts will rise under the new system, though the full details are available only to subscribers.
Source: cphpost.dk
