Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Denmark
Denmark: Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate was -0.5621 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Denmark, 1977–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Denmark stood at -0.5621 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 129.3% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Denmark peaked at 2.84 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -5.76 % change on previous year, in 1994.
That places Denmark 86th out of 130 countries with data for 2025, 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 participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Denmark, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 2.84 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 1979 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 1984 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +31.2% |
| 1985 | 0.6054 % change on previous year | -66.1% |
| 1986 | 1.88 % change on previous year | +209.8% |
| 1987 | -0.691 % change on previous year | -136.8% |
| 1988 | 0.6892 % change on previous year | -199.7% |
| 1989 | -0.3735 % change on previous year | -154.2% |
| 1990 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -504.6% |
| 1991 | 0.3872 % change on previous year | -74.4% |
| 1992 | 1.12 % change on previous year | +189.2% |
| 1993 | -0.8639 % change on previous year | -177.1% |
| 1994 | -5.76 % change on previous year | +566.2% |
| 1995 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -75.6% |
| 1996 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -254.8% |
| 1997 | 0.4904 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 1998 | 0.8456 % change on previous year | +72.4% |
| 1999 | 0.8687 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 0.3149 % change on previous year | -63.8% |
| 2001 | -0.925 % change on previous year | -393.8% |
| 2002 | 0.9739 % change on previous year | -205.3% |
| 2003 | -0.8632 % change on previous year | -188.6% |
| 2004 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -228.8% |
| 2005 | 0.0116 % change on previous year | -99.0% |
| 2006 | 0.8925 % change on previous year | +7599.1% |
| 2007 | -0.4398 % change on previous year | -149.3% |
| 2008 | -1.25 % change on previous year | +183.3% |
| 2009 | -0.429 % change on previous year | -65.6% |
| 2010 | -1.35 % change on previous year | +214.2% |
| 2011 | -0.4367 % change on previous year | -67.6% |
| 2012 | -0.7527 % change on previous year | +72.3% |
| 2013 | -0.9493 % change on previous year | +26.1% |
| 2014 | -1 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 2015 | -0.5051 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 2016 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -389.3% |
| 2017 | 0.0886 % change on previous year | -93.9% |
| 2018 | -0.0868 % change on previous year | -198.0% |
| 2019 | 0.7418 % change on previous year | -954.7% |
| 2020 | -0.3501 % change on previous year | -147.2% |
| 2021 | 0.4603 % change on previous year | -231.5% |
| 2022 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +412.3% |
| 2023 | 0.4679 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 2024 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +309.6% |
| 2025 | -0.5621 % change on previous year | -129.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.19 % change on previous year | 1.36 % change on previous year | 2.84 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | 0.6482 % change on previous year | -0.691 % change on previous year | 1.88 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | -0.0626 % change on previous year | -5.76 % change on previous year | 2.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.0599 % change on previous year | -1.25 % change on previous year | 1.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.2789 % change on previous year | -1.35 % change on previous year | 1.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7151 % change on previous year | -0.5621 % change on previous year | 2.36 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 83 Singapore -0.4221 % change on previous year compare
- 84 Serbia -0.5423 % change on previous year compare
- 85 Bulgaria -0.5587 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Luxembourg -0.6561 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Cyprus -0.7034 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Iran, Islamic Republic of -0.7389 % change on previous year 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 female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Denmark?
- Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Denmark was -0.5621 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 2.84 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.76 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Denmark rank for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate?
- Denmark ranks 86th out of 130 countries with data for 2025.
- Is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Female labor force participation rate Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.