Denmark vs Ireland: Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - country weights

Denmark
20.6
in 2024
Ireland
17.8
in 2024
Denmark rank
14th
Ireland rank
15th

Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - country weights over time

  • Denmark
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 20.6 against 17.8 in Ireland, a difference of 2.8.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 14th and Ireland ranks 15th of 32 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 22.15 15.45 6.7 Denmark
2010s 21.29 13.47 7.82 Denmark
2020s 20.76 16.3 4.46 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - country weights, Denmark or Ireland?
Denmark, at 20.6 against 17.8 in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - country weights between Denmark and Ireland?
2.8, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - country weights?
Denmark ranks 14th and Ireland ranks 15th of 32 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - country weights. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - country weights
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 626 data points, 2008–2024
Last refreshed