Ministry of Social Affairs (Denmark)
Headquarters of the ministry on Holmens Kanal | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 23 April 1924 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Denmark |
| Headquarters | 22 Holmens Kanal, Copenhagen |
| Agency executive | |
| Child agency | |
| Website | https://www.sm.dk |
The Ministry of Social Affairs (Danish: Socialministeriet) is a Danish cabinet ministry responsible for policies related to the social welfare of the inhabitants of Denmark. As of 2025, it is responsible for the following policy areas: disability law, family law, public housing, social exclusion, social vulnerability, and the voluntary sector.
A ministry of social affairs was first established in Denmark in 1924. It has been re-organized, re-established, and renamed several times since. The ministry was established under its current name, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing (Danish: Social- og Boligministeriet), in 2024. The current minister is Sophie Hæstorp Andersen.