Digitization Surpasses Paper, Postnord has announced the definitive end of letter delivery in Denmark.
Postnord’s Impactful Announcement
The start of a new era. In Denmark, letters are officially ‘has been.’ As a result, Postnord, the leading postal service, has stated that the last letter will be delivered by the end of 2025. This announcement has created quite a stir among Danes. “At the end of the year, Postnord will deliver its last letter […] to focus on its role as the preferred parcel provider for Danes”, the company noted in a statement.
This marks the near end of an institution that the company would have gladly done without. Unfortunately, Postnord must adapt to market realities. While letter distribution is in a steep decline, the Danish leader also lost its exclusive rights in the market in 2024. The entry of the distributor DAO brought significant changes for the company.
All these factors hastened a decision that was already inevitable.
Upcoming Job Cuts of 1,500 Positions
It’s important to note that the company has reported a over 90% decline in letters since 2000. “In 2024, the number of letters dropped by more than 30% compared to the previous year, and the trend continues,” the group stated. This data comes as no surprise.
The Nordic postal service Postnord just announced they will stop delivering letters in Denmark, which means all remaining red postal boxes will be taken down😭 They stop because it is not profitable. Now letters in Denmark will become very scarce. #philately #postnord pic.twitter.com/8bzDxdO5eU
— The Danish Philatelist (@Stamps_Denmark) March 6, 2025
The end of mail delivery unfortunately comes with dire consequences, including the elimination of 1,500 jobs out of the 4,600 the group employs in Denmark.
Danes can rest easy, however, as official and personal mail will still reach them. The distributor DAO has committed to taking over Postnord’s responsibilities. “Letters can still be sent and received throughout the country,” assured the Minister of Transport, Thomas Danielsen. The situation with the Danish group is not unique; the trend is also evident across Europe. In France, for instance, La Poste has increased the costs of sending letters and parcels to offset the declining use of its basic services.
