Copenhagen has fewer statues of women than ‘mythical beasts’ – but Denmark seeks change

Only five in 101 statues in Copenhagen depict women, with 26 of animals and 70 of men

Denmark has pledged to put up more statues of women, with the country’s culture minister saying the capital has “more statues of mythical beasts and horses”.

According to the Danish government, only 31 of 321 statues and busts in Danish cities are of women.