Labour transitions by type of contract in Denmark

Denmark: Labour transitions by type of contract was 90.5% in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
90.5%
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
27th
of 46 countries
All-time high
92.9%
in 2018
All-time low
85.5%
in 2011
Years of data
20
2006–2025

Labour transitions by type of contract in Denmark, 2006–2025

0204060801002006201520252006: 91.1 Percentage2007: 91.5 Percentage2008: 86.7 Percentage2009: 92.5 Percentage2010: 89.6 Percentage2011: 85.5 Percentage2012: 85.6 Percentage2013: 90.2 Percentage2014: 91.5 Percentage2015: 91.7 Percentage2016: 92.1 Percentage2017: 92.7 Percentage2018: 92.9 Percentage2019: 90.2 Percentage2020: 90.1 Percentage2021: 91.7 Percentage2022: 92.1 Percentage2023: 92.2 Percentage2024: 90.2 Percentage2025: 90.5 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Denmark recorded 90.5% for labour transitions by type of contract in 2025.

That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour transitions by type of contract in Denmark peaked at 92.9% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 85.5%, in 2011.

That places Denmark 27th out of 46 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Labour transitions by type of contract in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Labour transitions by type of contract in Denmark, 2006 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2006 91.1% —
2007 91.5% +0.4%
2008 86.7% -5.2%
2009 92.5% +6.7%
2010 89.6% -3.1%
2011 85.5% -4.6%
2012 85.6% +0.1%
2013 90.2% +5.4%
2014 91.5% +1.4%
2015 91.7% +0.2%
2016 92.1% +0.4%
2017 92.7% +0.7%
2018 92.9% +0.2%
2019 90.2% -2.9%
2020 90.1% -0.1%
2021 91.7% +1.8%
2022 92.1% +0.4%
2023 92.2% +0.1%
2024 90.2% -2.2%
2025 90.5% +0.3%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 90.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 91.6%, 99% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 90.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 91.2%, 99% of the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 90.5% 86.7% 92.5% 4
2010s 90.2% 85.5% 92.9% 10
2020s 91.1% 90.1% 92.2% 6

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 25 Switzerland 91.2% compare
  2. 26 Greece 91.1% compare
  3. 27 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 90.5% compare
  4. 29 Italy 90.4% compare
  5. 30 Estonia 89.8% compare
  6. 30 Estonia 89.8% compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour transitions by type of contract in Denmark?
Labour transitions by type of contract in Denmark was 90.5% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest labour transitions by type of contract recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 92.9% in 2018.
What is the lowest labour transitions by type of contract recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 85.5% in 2011.
How does Denmark rank for labour transitions by type of contract?
Denmark ranks 27th out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
Is labour transitions by type of contract rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Labour transitions by type of contract. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour transitions by type of contract
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 886 data points, 2006–2025
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