LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Denmark
Denmark: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 8.76 in 2027. ▲ Rising
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Denmark, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Denmark stood at 8.76.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Denmark peaked at 11.02 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4.1, in 2006.
That places Denmark 109th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.08 | — |
| 2006 | 4.1 | -19.3% |
| 2007 | 5.32 | +29.7% |
| 2008 | 6.18 | +16.3% |
| 2009 | 9.79 | +58.4% |
| 2010 | 10.81 | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 11.01 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 11.02 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 10.19 | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 9.6 | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 8.6 | -10.3% |
| 2016 | 10.92 | +26.9% |
| 2017 | 9.65 | -11.6% |
| 2018 | 8.04 | -16.7% |
| 2019 | 8.24 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 9.13 | +10.8% |
| 2021 | 7.93 | -13.2% |
| 2022 | 7.15 | -9.8% |
| 2023 | 8.28 | +15.9% |
| 2024 | 8.63 | +4.2% |
| 2025 | 8.81 | +2.1% |
| 2026 | 8.73 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 8.76 | +0.3% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 8.76 is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.6, 1.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 8.76 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.18, 95% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.09 | 4.1 | 9.79 | 5 |
| 2010s | 9.81 | 8.04 | 11.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.43 | 7.15 | 9.13 | 8 |
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 lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Denmark?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Denmark was 8.76 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 11.02 in 2012.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.1 in 2006.
- How does Denmark rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Denmark ranks 109th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). 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. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.