Ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64 in Denmark
Denmark: Ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64 was 23.75 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64 in Denmark, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64 in Denmark is 23.75, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64 in Denmark peaked at 23.75 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 21.81, in 2010.
That places Denmark 124th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64 in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 23.15 | — |
| 2006 | 23.17 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 23.31 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 23.14 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 22 | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 21.81 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 22.06 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 21.86 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 21.82 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 21.85 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 22.14 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 22.14 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 22.18 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 22.7 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 22.59 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 22.11 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 23.08 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 23.26 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 23.18 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 23.65 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 23.65 | +0.0% |
| 2026 | 23.72 | +0.3% |
| 2027 | 23.75 | +0.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 23.75 is below the median for high income countries, which is 25.64, 93% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 23.75 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24.43, 97% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.95 | 22 | 23.31 | 5 |
| 2010s | 22.12 | 21.81 | 22.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.3 | 22.11 | 23.75 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 121 Armenia 23.97 compare
- 122 Germany 23.93 compare
- 123 United Kingdom 23.81 compare
- 125 Ireland 23.45 compare
- 126 Kyrgyzstan 23.37 compare
- 127 Democratic Republic of Congo 23.33 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 ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64 in Denmark?
- Ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64 in Denmark was 23.75 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64 recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 23.75 in 2027.
- What is the lowest ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64 recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.81 in 2010.
- How does Denmark rank for ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64?
- Denmark ranks 124th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64 rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64 (ILO modelled estimates). 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. The ratio of total weekly hours worked to population aged 15-64 is the total weekly hours worked by employed persons in their main job divided by the population aged 15-64. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.