Denmark vs Ireland: Persons employed in circular economy sectors

Denmark
41,556 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2023
Ireland
36,056 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2023
Denmark rank
29th
Ireland rank
30th

Persons employed in circular economy sectors over time

  • Denmark
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 41,556 Full-time equivalent (FTE) against 36,056 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in Ireland, a difference of 5,500 Full-time equivalent (FTE).

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

Across all 19 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 29th and Ireland ranks 30th of 37 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 42,814 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 31,246 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 11,568 Full-time equivalent (FTE) Denmark
2010s 41,925 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 34,883 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 7,041 Full-time equivalent (FTE) Denmark
2020s 43,830 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 36,386 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 7,444 Full-time equivalent (FTE) Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons employed in circular economy sectors, Denmark or Ireland?
Denmark, at 41,556 Full-time equivalent (FTE) against 36,056 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in persons employed in circular economy sectors between Denmark and Ireland?
5,500 Full-time equivalent (FTE), with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for persons employed in circular economy sectors?
Denmark ranks 29th and Ireland ranks 30th of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Persons employed in circular economy sectors. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Persons employed in circular economy sectors
Unit
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 722 data points, 2005–2023
Last refreshed