Denmark vs Norway: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Denmark
3,301
in 2027
Norway
3,122
in 2027
Denmark rank
107th
Norway rank
109th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • Denmark
  • Norway
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 3,301 against 3,122 in Norway, a difference of 179.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.1 times Norway's.

Across all 38 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 107th and Norway ranks 109th of 189 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Norway Difference Ahead
1990s 2,848 2,236 611.96 Denmark
2000s 2,898 2,520 377.88 Denmark
2010s 2,923 2,803 120.43 Denmark
2020s 3,202 3,040 161.59 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Denmark or Norway?
Denmark, at 3,301 against 3,122 in Norway as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Denmark and Norway?
179, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Norway?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Denmark and Norway rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Denmark ranks 107th and Norway ranks 109th of 189 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.