Female labor force by age in Denmark
Denmark: Female labor force by age was 55,073 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force by age in Denmark, 1990–2024
Source: International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 55,073 people for female labor force by age in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.1% on the previous year and up 82.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in Denmark peaked at 55,073 people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,439 people, in 1995.
That places Denmark 88th out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Female labor force by age in Denmark, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,759 people | — |
| 1991 | 4,834 people | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 4,889 people | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 4,955 people | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 4,953 people | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 4,439 people | -10.4% |
| 1996 | 8,365 people | +88.4% |
| 1997 | 8,359 people | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 7,516 people | -10.1% |
| 1999 | 5,787 people | -23.0% |
| 2000 | 7,377 people | +27.5% |
| 2001 | 15,025 people | +103.7% |
| 2002 | 11,460 people | -23.7% |
| 2003 | 15,180 people | +32.5% |
| 2004 | 8,588 people | -43.4% |
| 2005 | 12,622 people | +47.0% |
| 2006 | 11,696 people | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 13,156 people | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 15,912 people | +20.9% |
| 2009 | 19,133 people | +20.2% |
| 2010 | 19,151 people | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 23,804 people | +24.3% |
| 2012 | 26,468 people | +11.2% |
| 2013 | 25,642 people | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 30,110 people | +17.4% |
| 2015 | 25,206 people | -16.3% |
| 2016 | 30,186 people | +19.8% |
| 2017 | 28,526 people | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 27,201 people | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 28,592 people | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 30,217 people | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 34,646 people | +14.7% |
| 2022 | 43,200 people | +24.7% |
| 2023 | 46,644 people | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 55,073 people | +18.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 55,073 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 39,049 people, 1.4× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 55,073 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,446 people, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,886 people | 4,439 people | 8,365 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,015 people | 7,377 people | 19,133 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,489 people | 19,151 people | 30,186 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 41,956 people | 30,217 people | 55,073 people | 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 female labor force by age in Denmark?
- Female labor force by age in Denmark was 55,073 people in 2024, according to International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 55,073 people in 2024.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,439 people in 1995.
- How does Denmark rank for female labor force by age?
- Denmark ranks 88th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Working-age population who are economically active (employed or unemployed).