Denmark vs Norway: Persons outside the labour force by educational attainment level

Denmark
1,154
in 2025
Norway
1,130
in 2025
Denmark rank
23rd
Norway rank
25th

Persons outside the labour force by educational attainment level over time

  • Denmark
  • Norway
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 1,154 against 1,130 in Norway, a difference of 24.

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

Denmark ranks 23rd and Norway ranks 25th of 35 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 1,136 875.72 260.06 Denmark
2000s 1,134 899.01 234.85 Denmark
2010s 1,351 1,121 229.68 Denmark
2020s 1,232 1,134 97.9 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons outside the labour force by educational attainment level, Denmark or Norway?
Denmark, at 1,154 against 1,130 in Norway as of 2025.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force by educational attainment level between Denmark and Norway?
24, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Norway?
31 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2025.
How do Denmark and Norway rank globally for persons outside the labour force by educational attainment level?
Denmark ranks 23rd and Norway ranks 25th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Persons outside the labour force by educational attainment level. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Persons outside the labour force by educational attainment level
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 1,168 data points, 1983–2025
Last refreshed