Employment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and in Denmark
Denmark: Employment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and was 79.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▬ Flat
Employment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and in Denmark, 1981–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 79.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup for employment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and in Denmark peaked at 85.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2008 and was at its lowest, 75.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 1994.
That places Denmark 19th out of 37 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 82.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1988 | 80.56 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.0% |
| 1991 | 77.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 76.63 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 75.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 80.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 82.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 82.97 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 84.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 82.38 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 82.11 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 80.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 80.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 81.82 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 84.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 84.88 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 85.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 81.74 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 79.13 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 77.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 77.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 77.23 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 77.25 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 76.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 76.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 76.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 77.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 77.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 77.04 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 78.83 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 80.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 78.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 80.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 79.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 81.38 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 80.56 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 82.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 2 |
| 1990s | 79.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 75.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 82.97 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
| 2000s | 82.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 80.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 76.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 79.13 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 79.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 77.04 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 80.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 16 OECD 81.05 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 17 Czechia 80.45 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 18 France 80.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 20 United States of America 79.25 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 21 Bulgaria 78.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 22 Belgium 78.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
More work & labour data for Denmark
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1196 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1326 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.51 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3351 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,829 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 485.03 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,899 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,964 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,863 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and in Denmark?
- Employment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and in Denmark was 79.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest employment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 85.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2008.
- What is the lowest employment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 75.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1994.
- How does Denmark rank for employment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and?
- Denmark ranks 19th out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Employment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on employment rates by educational attainment level, age group and gender. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the employment rates of 25-64 year-olds with below upper secondary, upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary, or tertiary attainment. The selection can be changed to display data by more detailed educational attainment level, by programme orientation, by gender and by age group. Filter the time period to display historical data. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.