Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Denmark
Denmark: Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies was 77,052 Persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Denmark, 1964–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Denmark stood at 77,052 Persons.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Denmark peaked at 345,308 Persons in 1993 and was at its lowest, 16,133 Persons, in 1965.
Denmark ranks 19th of 22 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 19,275 Persons | — |
| 1965 | 16,133 Persons | -16.3% |
| 1966 | 19,233 Persons | +19.2% |
| 1967 | 22,725 Persons | +18.2% |
| 1968 | 40,175 Persons | +76.8% |
| 1969 | 32,408 Persons | -19.3% |
| 1970 | 24,850 Persons | -23.3% |
| 1971 | 32,083 Persons | +29.1% |
| 1972 | 33,008 Persons | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 21,550 Persons | -34.7% |
| 1974 | 50,492 Persons | +134.3% |
| 1975 | 123,083 Persons | +143.8% |
| 1976 | 126,025 Persons | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 164,467 Persons | +30.5% |
| 1978 | 190,400 Persons | +15.8% |
| 1979 | 163,883 Persons | -13.9% |
| 1980 | 184,000 Persons | +12.3% |
| 1981 | 240,625 Persons | +30.8% |
| 1982 | 257,850 Persons | +7.2% |
| 1983 | 280,558 Persons | +8.8% |
| 1984 | 274,967 Persons | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 247,767 Persons | -9.9% |
| 1986 | 217,300 Persons | -12.3% |
| 1987 | 219,450 Persons | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 241,850 Persons | +10.2% |
| 1989 | 264,950 Persons | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 269,125 Persons | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 293,875 Persons | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 314,700 Persons | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 345,308 Persons | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 340,383 Persons | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 284,692 Persons | -16.4% |
| 1996 | 241,974 Persons | -15.0% |
| 1997 | 216,559 Persons | -10.5% |
| 1998 | 179,610 Persons | -17.1% |
| 1999 | 154,820 Persons | -13.8% |
| 2000 | 147,282 Persons | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 141,808 Persons | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 141,810 Persons | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 167,068 Persons | +17.8% |
| 2004 | 172,852 Persons | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 153,427 Persons | -11.2% |
| 2006 | 120,140 Persons | -21.7% |
| 2007 | 76,736 Persons | -36.1% |
| 2008 | 51,148 Persons | -33.3% |
| 2009 | 98,182 Persons | +92.0% |
| 2010 | 114,020 Persons | +16.1% |
| 2011 | 108,422 Persons | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 118,830 Persons | +9.6% |
| 2013 | 117,533 Persons | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 106,448 Persons | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 101,826 Persons | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 91,561 Persons | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 91,524 Persons | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 86,717 Persons | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 86,158 Persons | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 118,845 Persons | +37.9% |
| 2021 | 94,333 Persons | -20.6% |
| 2022 | 65,159 Persons | -30.9% |
| 2023 | 72,207 Persons | +10.8% |
| 2024 | 76,587 Persons | +6.1% |
| 2025 | 77,052 Persons | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,992 Persons | 16,133 Persons | 40,175 Persons | 6 |
| 1970s | 92,984 Persons | 21,550 Persons | 190,400 Persons | 10 |
| 1980s | 242,932 Persons | 184,000 Persons | 280,558 Persons | 10 |
| 1990s | 264,105 Persons | 154,820 Persons | 345,308 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 127,045 Persons | 51,148 Persons | 172,852 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 102,304 Persons | 86,158 Persons | 118,830 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 84,031 Persons | 65,159 Persons | 118,845 Persons | 6 |
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 infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Denmark?
- Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Denmark was 77,052 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 345,308 Persons in 1993.
- What is the lowest infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,133 Persons in 1965.
- How does Denmark rank for infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies?
- Denmark ranks 19th out of 22 countries with data for 2025.
- Is infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Registered Unemployment and Job Vacancies statistics is a subset of the Infra-annual Labour Force Statistics database, which contains predominantly quarterly and monthly statistics, and associated statistical methodological information, for the OECD member countries and selected other economies. There are basically two sources for unemployment statistics: labour force surveys and administrative data. Surveys are based on standard methodology and procedures used all over the world while administrative data are subject to national legislations which evolve through time. Consequently registered unemployment data are not comparable across countries. The relationship between survey and registered unemployment is not the same for all countries. Number of registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates are presented here because they are monthly and quickly available after their reference period. The job vacancies data provides estimates of the number of unfilled job vacancies across national economies. Series give an indication of the labour demand while the unemployment is linked with the labour supply.