Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Denmark
Denmark: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 29.4 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
29.4 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 19.0%
World rank
34th
of 48 countries
All-time high
60.2 Thousand persons
in 2012
All-time low
13.8 Thousand persons
in 2008
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Denmark, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Denmark is 29.4 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 19.0% on the previous year and down 37.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Denmark peaked at 60.2 Thousand persons in 2012 and was at its lowest, 13.8 Thousand persons, in 2008.
Denmark ranks 34th of 48 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 31.3 Thousand persons | — |
| 2000 | 28.6 Thousand persons | -8.6% |
| 2001 | 26.9 Thousand persons | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 24.8 Thousand persons | -7.8% |
| 2003 | 30.5 Thousand persons | +23.0% |
| 2004 | 36 Thousand persons | +18.0% |
| 2005 | 33.6 Thousand persons | -6.7% |
| 2006 | 25 Thousand persons | -25.6% |
| 2007 | 18.5 Thousand persons | -26.0% |
| 2008 | 13.8 Thousand persons | -25.4% |
| 2009 | 17.8 Thousand persons | +29.0% |
| 2010 | 42.6 Thousand persons | +139.3% |
| 2011 | 51.7 Thousand persons | +21.4% |
| 2012 | 60.2 Thousand persons | +16.4% |
| 2013 | 52.3 Thousand persons | -13.1% |
| 2014 | 48.5 Thousand persons | -7.3% |
| 2015 | 47.2 Thousand persons | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 36.8 Thousand persons | -22.0% |
| 2017 | 36.2 Thousand persons | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 29.9 Thousand persons | -17.4% |
| 2019 | 25.5 Thousand persons | -14.7% |
| 2020 | 28.6 Thousand persons | +12.2% |
| 2021 | 31.4 Thousand persons | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 15.8 Thousand persons | -49.7% |
| 2023 | 17.3 Thousand persons | +9.5% |
| 2024 | 24.7 Thousand persons | +42.8% |
| 2025 | 29.4 Thousand persons | +19.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.3 Thousand persons | 31.3 Thousand persons | 31.3 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 25.55 Thousand persons | 13.8 Thousand persons | 36 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.09 Thousand persons | 25.5 Thousand persons | 60.2 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.53 Thousand persons | 15.8 Thousand persons | 31.4 Thousand persons | 6 |
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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 persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Denmark?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Denmark was 29.4 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 60.2 Thousand persons in 2012.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.8 Thousand persons in 2008.
- How does Denmark rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- Denmark ranks 34th out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.7%. 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 Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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