General elections were held in the Kingdom of Denmark on 22 September 1953,[1] the first under the new constitution.

The Social Democratic Party remained the largest in the Folketing, with 74 of the 179 seats.

Voter turnout was 81% in Denmark proper and 69% in Greenland.

This election was held as a result of the passing of the 1953 Danish constitution.

The new election law of 1953 increased the size of the Folketing from 151 to 179 members.