Denmark vs Ireland: Labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data

Denmark
68,799
in 2025
Ireland
67,975
in 2025
Denmark rank
6th
Ireland rank
7th

Labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data over time

  • Denmark
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 68,799 against 67,975 in Ireland, a difference of 824.

Across all 31 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 6th and Ireland ranks 7th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 31,516 23,706 7,810 Denmark
2000s 41,089 37,656 3,432 Denmark
2010s 52,778 47,750 5,028 Denmark
2020s 63,182 61,307 1,875 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data, Denmark or Ireland?
Denmark, at 68,799 against 67,975 in Ireland as of 2025.
What is the difference in labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data between Denmark and Ireland?
824, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
31 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2025.
How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data?
Denmark ranks 6th and Ireland ranks 7th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
40 places, 1,268 data points, 1975–2025
Last refreshed