Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Denmark
Denmark: Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager was 52,730 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
52,730 Annual working unit (AWU)
Change on year
down 12.2%
World rank
15th
of 26 countries
All-time high
60,080 Annual working unit (AWU)
in 2020
All-time low
47,140 Annual working unit (AWU)
in 2016
Years of data
5
2010–2023
Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Denmark, 2010–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Annual working unit (AWU).
Analysis
The most recent figure for main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Denmark is 52,730 Annual working unit (AWU), measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.2% on the previous year and down 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Denmark peaked at 60,080 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2020 and was at its lowest, 47,140 Annual working unit (AWU), in 2016.
Denmark ranks 15th of 26 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Annual working unit (AWU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51,240 Annual working unit (AWU) | — |
| 2013 | 57,660 Annual working unit (AWU) | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 47,140 Annual working unit (AWU) | -18.2% |
| 2020 | 60,080 Annual working unit (AWU) | +27.5% |
| 2023 | 52,730 Annual working unit (AWU) | -12.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 52,730 Annual working unit (AWU) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 75,170 Annual working unit (AWU), 70% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 52,730 Annual working unit (AWU) is below the median for high income countries, which is 55,160 Annual working unit (AWU), 96% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 52,013 Annual working unit (AWU) | 47,140 Annual working unit (AWU) | 57,660 Annual working unit (AWU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 56,405 Annual working unit (AWU) | 52,730 Annual working unit (AWU) | 60,080 Annual working unit (AWU) | 2 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 12 Czechia 95,180 Annual working unit (AWU) compare
- 13 Latvia 55,160 Annual working unit (AWU) compare
- 13 Latvia 55,160 Annual working unit (AWU) compare
- 16 Sweden 52,660 Annual working unit (AWU) compare
- 17 Belgium 51,300 Annual working unit (AWU) compare
- 18 Finland 47,420 Annual working unit (AWU) 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 main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Denmark?
- Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Denmark was 52,730 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 60,080 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2020.
- What is the lowest main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 47,140 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2016.
- How does Denmark rank for main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager?
- Denmark ranks 15th out of 26 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. 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 Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager, farm type of the agricultural holding and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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