Young persons neither: quarterly data (2006–2020) … quarterly 2006 in Denmark

Denmark: Young persons neither: quarterly data (2006–2020) … quarterly 2006 was 43 in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
43
Change on year
down 27.1%
World rank
32nd
of 47 countries
All-time high
59
in 2019
All-time low
21
in 2006
Years of data
15
2006–2020

Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Denmark, 2006–2020

02040602006201320202006: 212007: 282008: 272009: 412010: 432011: 462012: 462013: 442014: 422015: 522016: 542017: 512018: 532019: 592020: 43

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Denmark is 43, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of down 27.1% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Denmark peaked at 59 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 21, in 2006.

That places Denmark 32nd out of 47 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.

Young persons neither: quarterly data (2006–2020) … quarterly 2006 in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - quarterly data (2006–2020) in Denmark, 2006 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2006 21 —
2007 28 +33.3%
2008 27 -3.6%
2009 41 +51.9%
2010 43 +4.9%
2011 46 +7.0%
2012 46 +0.0%
2013 44 -4.3%
2014 42 -4.5%
2015 52 +23.8%
2016 54 +3.8%
2017 51 -5.6%
2018 53 +3.9%
2019 59 +11.3%
2020 43 -27.1%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 43 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62, 69% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 43 is below the median for high income countries, which is 62, 69% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 29.25 21 41 4
2010s 49 42 59 10
2020s 43 43 43 1

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 30 North Macedonia 49 compare
  2. 30 North Macedonia 49 compare
  3. 33 Switzerland 39 compare
  4. 34 Norway 28 compare
  5. 35 Lithuania 26 compare
  6. 35 Lithuania 26 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Denmark?
Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Denmark was 43 in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest young persons neither in employment nor in education and training recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 59 in 2019.
What is the lowest young persons neither in employment nor in education and training recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 21 in 2006.
How does Denmark rank for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training?
Denmark ranks 32nd out of 47 countries with data for 2020.
Is young persons neither in employment nor in education and training rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - quarterly data (2006–2020). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - quarterly data (2006–2020)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 768 data points, 2006–2020
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