Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Denmark
Denmark: Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit was 3,633 Million euro in 2024. ▼ Falling
Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Denmark, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
In 2024, expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Denmark stood at 3,633 Million euro.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.4% on the previous year and down 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Denmark peaked at 6,686 Million euro in 1994 and was at its lowest, 2,775 Million euro, in 2008.
Denmark ranks 14th of 46 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,504 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 5,002 Million euro | +11.1% |
| 1992 | 5,626 Million euro | +12.5% |
| 1993 | 6,600 Million euro | +17.3% |
| 1994 | 6,686 Million euro | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 6,370 Million euro | -4.7% |
| 1996 | 6,098 Million euro | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 5,577 Million euro | -8.6% |
| 1998 | 5,284 Million euro | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 5,277 Million euro | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 5,132 Million euro | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 5,093 Million euro | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 4,919 Million euro | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 5,563 Million euro | +13.1% |
| 2004 | 5,564 Million euro | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 5,228 Million euro | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 4,486 Million euro | -14.2% |
| 2007 | 3,163 Million euro | -29.5% |
| 2008 | 2,775 Million euro | -12.3% |
| 2009 | 4,085 Million euro | +47.2% |
| 2010 | 5,154 Million euro | +26.2% |
| 2011 | 4,890 Million euro | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 5,046 Million euro | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 4,937 Million euro | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 4,580 Million euro | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 4,335 Million euro | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 4,131 Million euro | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 3,982 Million euro | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 3,808 Million euro | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 3,765 Million euro | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 6,088 Million euro | +61.7% |
| 2021 | 4,883 Million euro | -19.8% |
| 2022 | 3,160 Million euro | -35.3% |
| 2023 | 3,353 Million euro | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 3,633 Million euro | +8.4% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 3,633 Million euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,432 Million euro, 2.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 3,633 Million euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,833 Million euro, 2.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +61.7% | 3,765 Million euro | 6,088 Million euro |
| 2009 | +47.2% | 2,775 Million euro | 4,085 Million euro |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,702 Million euro | 4,504 Million euro | 6,686 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,601 Million euro | 2,775 Million euro | 5,564 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,463 Million euro | 3,765 Million euro | 5,154 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,223 Million euro | 3,160 Million euro | 6,088 Million euro | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
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 expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Denmark?
- Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Denmark was 3,633 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 6,686 Million euro in 1994.
- What is the lowest expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,775 Million euro in 2008.
- How does Denmark rank for expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and?
- Denmark ranks 14th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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