Denmark

Member since
435.51K
Children enrolled in primary school
Figures reflect the latest available data from the State of School Feeding Worldwide report, national reporting and global sources. Governments may update data more frequently, so values may differ from most recent national statistics. Reference year, source and further details are available in the School Meals Coalition Global Database.

National Commitments

Commitment submitted on
Declaration signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Engage in international and regional partnerships to expand and improve access to school meals, including through climate‑smart, homegrown school meal initiatives in East Africa between 2024-2027.
  • Allocate USD 133 million (DKK 854 million) in the Finance Act 2025 for a national pilot scheme on school meals (2025–2028), involving 191 schools to test and develop lunch models.
  • Collect and share knowledge and experiences from the pilot scheme on organizing school meals and their impact on students’ health, learning, and well-being.
  • Update dietary guidelines for school meals in line with Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR2023) and Danish official guidelines to promote healthy and climate‑friendly meals.
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