Labour dependency ratio in Denmark
Denmark: Labour dependency ratio was 0.935 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour dependency ratio in Denmark, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour dependency ratio in Denmark is 0.935, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour dependency ratio in Denmark peaked at 1.12 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.927, in 2024.
That places Denmark 161st out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Labour dependency ratio in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.971 | — |
| 1992 | 0.974 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 1.03 | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 1.04 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 0.995 | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 0.993 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 0.959 | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 0.969 | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 0.953 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 0.953 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.961 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 0.949 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 0.98 | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 0.965 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 0.962 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 0.928 | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 0.937 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 0.95 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 1.02 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 1.08 | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 1.09 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 1.11 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 1.12 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 1.11 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 1.09 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 1.07 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 1.06 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 1.04 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 1.02 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 1.04 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 1 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 0.962 | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 0.964 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 0.927 | -3.8% |
| 2025 | 0.931 | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 0.931 | +0.0% |
| 2027 | 0.935 | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.987 | 0.953 | 1.04 | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.961 | 0.928 | 1.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.08 | 1.02 | 1.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9616 | 0.927 | 1.04 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 158 Taiwan, China 0.961 compare
- 159 Madagascar 0.956 compare
- 160 Saint Lucia 0.949 compare
- 162 China 0.915 compare
- 163 Norway 0.912 compare
- 164 Australia 0.909 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 labour dependency ratio in Denmark?
- Labour dependency ratio in Denmark was 0.935 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour dependency ratio recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 1.12 in 2013.
- What is the lowest labour dependency ratio recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.927 in 2024.
- How does Denmark rank for labour dependency ratio?
- Denmark ranks 161st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour dependency ratio rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour dependency ratio (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator provides the ratio of dependents (persons aged 0 to 14 + persons aged 15 and above that are either outside the labour force or unemployed) to total employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.