Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Denmark
Denmark: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment was 208,900 Persons in 2025. ▲ Rising
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Denmark, 1999–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Denmark stood at 208,900 Persons.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and up 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Denmark peaked at 224,000 Persons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 107,300 Persons, in 2008.
That places Denmark 30th out of 46 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 146,800 Persons | — |
| 2000 | 127,300 Persons | -13.3% |
| 2001 | 118,100 Persons | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 122,400 Persons | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 154,300 Persons | +26.1% |
| 2004 | 150,500 Persons | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 139,700 Persons | -7.2% |
| 2006 | 113,800 Persons | -18.5% |
| 2007 | 110,800 Persons | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 107,300 Persons | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 186,200 Persons | +73.5% |
| 2010 | 223,500 Persons | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 224,000 Persons | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 223,700 Persons | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 210,200 Persons | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 198,200 Persons | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 181,500 Persons | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 175,800 Persons | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 172,700 Persons | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 153,200 Persons | -11.3% |
| 2019 | 152,000 Persons | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 170,700 Persons | +12.3% |
| 2021 | 155,100 Persons | -9.1% |
| 2022 | 138,900 Persons | -10.4% |
| 2023 | 161,900 Persons | +16.6% |
| 2024 | 201,700 Persons | +24.6% |
| 2025 | 208,900 Persons | +3.6% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 208,900 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 273,650 Persons, 76% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 208,900 Persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 269,500 Persons, 78% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +73.5% | 107,300 Persons | 186,200 Persons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 146,800 Persons | 146,800 Persons | 146,800 Persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 133,040 Persons | 107,300 Persons | 186,200 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 191,480 Persons | 152,000 Persons | 224,000 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 172,867 Persons | 138,900 Persons | 208,900 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 labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Denmark?
- Labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Denmark was 208,900 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 224,000 Persons in 2011.
- What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 107,300 Persons in 2008.
- How does Denmark rank for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment?
- Denmark ranks 30th out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3). Data definition and source The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.