Denmark to End Letter Deliveries as PostNord Shifts Focus to Parcels

PostNord cites declining letter volumes and rising costs, raising questions about the future of traditional postal services in other nations, including the UK.

• PostNord, Denmark’s state-run postal service, will cease all letter deliveries by the end of 2025, following a 90% drop in letter volumes since 2000.
• The decision will result in the removal of 1,500 mailboxes and the layoff of approximately one-third of PostNord’s employees in Denmark this year.
• Rising postage costs, driven by new legislation and the addition of VAT, have contributed to the decline in letter usage, with the price of sending a letter in Denmark reaching £3.35.
• Royal Mail in the UK faces similar challenges, with declining letter volumes, rising stamp prices, and ongoing lobbying to reduce its Universal Service Obligation (USO).
• The changes in Denmark and the UK highlight broader global shifts in postal services as digital communication and parcel delivery take precedence over traditional mail.

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