Denmark vs Ireland: Labour market slack by sex and age - annual data

Denmark
117
in 2025
Ireland
137
in 2025
Denmark rank
16th
Ireland rank
14th

Labour market slack by sex and age - annual data over time

  • Denmark
  • Ireland
050100150200920172025

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 137 against 117 in Denmark, a difference of 20.

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

The two have swapped places 2 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Ireland ahead.

Denmark ranks 16th and Ireland ranks 14th of 45 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 87 113 26 Ireland
2010s 83 124 41 Ireland
2020s 91.33 120.33 29 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour market slack by sex and age - annual data, Denmark or Ireland?
Ireland, at 137 against 117 in Denmark as of 2025.
What is the difference in labour market slack by sex and age - annual data between Denmark and Ireland?
20, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for labour market slack by sex and age - annual data?
Denmark ranks 16th and Ireland ranks 14th of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Labour market slack by sex and age - annual data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Labour market slack by sex and age - annual data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 794 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed