Denmark vs Ireland: Employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by NACE Rev. 2

Denmark
1,208
in 2025
Ireland
1,257
in 2025
Denmark rank
18th
Ireland rank
17th

Employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by NACE Rev. 2 over time

  • Denmark
  • Ireland
05001.0k1.5k200820162025

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 1,257 against 1,208 in Denmark, a difference of 49.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 18th and Ireland ranks 17th of 35 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 1,014 816.6 197.55 Denmark
2010s 1,045 845.23 199.43 Denmark
2020s 1,151 1,138 12.95 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by nace rev. 2, Denmark or Ireland?
Ireland, at 1,257 against 1,208 in Denmark as of 2025.
What is the difference in employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by nace rev. 2 between Denmark and Ireland?
49, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by nace rev. 2?
Denmark ranks 18th and Ireland ranks 17th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by NACE Rev. 2 activity (2008-2026). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by NACE Rev. 2 activity (2008-2026)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 651 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed