Unemployment Rate in Denmark remained unchanged at 2.50 percent in May. This dataset provides - Denmark Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The unemployment rate in Denmark increased from January 2020 to May 2020. It then slowly decreased until November 2020, when it started increasing again. Since the end of 2021, it has usually been below three percent.

Employment Rate in Denmark decreased to 69.60 percent in May from 69.70 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Denmark Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Monthly Unemployment Total: From 15 to 24 Years for Denmark (LFHU24TTDKQ647N) from Q1 1983 to Q1 2025 about Denmark, 15 to 24 years, and unemployment.

In Denmark, the highest unemployment rate in 2022 could be found among youth between 25 and 29 years, who had an unemployment rate of 4.4 percent that year. People between 30 and 34 years had the second highest unemployment rate. On the other hand, the lowest unemployment rate was among people between 50 and 54 years of age. The unemployment rate in Denmark rose sharply in 2020 following the outbreak of COVID-19, but decreased again the following years.

 Receiving unemployment benefits in Denmark 

By law, Danes have the right to receive unemployment benefits. There are requirements to be eligible for unemployment benefits in Denmark: being a member of an unemployment insurance fund called “A-kasse” is necessary as well as having earned a specific amount of money in the past. In addition, being registered at the Public Employment Service is required and as of January 2019, only people who have stayed in Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands or another EU/EEA country in seven out of the last eight years can claim unemployment benefits.

Labor market

Since 2012, the number of employed Danes was growing each year, but experienced a setback in 2020 due to COVID-19. The Danish labor market is known for the Flexicurity Model – a combination of market economy and a welfare state, and due to this model, the labor market can reflect the needs of employers and guarantee the welfare of employees which creates many possibilities for both sides.

In 2021, immigrants from Africa had the highest unemployment rate among foreigners in Denmark at 8.8 percent. Asians had the second highest unemployment rate at 7.5 percent, followed by people from the European Union. Meanwhile, people from Oceania had the lowest at only 2.2 percent.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Monthly Unemployment Total: 15 Years or over for Denmark (LFHUTTTTDKM647N) from Jan 1983 to Apr 2025 about Denmark and unemployment.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in Denmark remained unchanged at 0.90 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 0.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Denmark Long Term Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Total: From 55 to 64 Years for Denmark (LFUN55TTDKA647S) from 1999 to 2024 about 55 to 64 years, Denmark, and unemployment.

In 2024, the unemployment rate in Denmark increased by 0.5 percentage points (+9.82 percent) compared to 2023. In total, the unemployment rate amounted to 5.59 percent in 2024. The unemployment rate refers to the share of the economically active population currently without work but in search of employment. The unemployment rate does not include economically inactive persons such as the long-term unemployed, children, or retirees.Find more key insights for the unemployment rate in countries like Norway and Finland.

Denmark - Unemployment rate was 6.40% in March of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Denmark - Unemployment rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Denmark - Unemployment rate reached a record high of 8.20% in June of 2012 and a record low of 4.30% in June of 2022.

The unemployment rate in Denmark stands at 5 percent according to the latest data from . That reading shows a decrease from the level of 6.8 percent in the previous month and a decrease from the level of 5.8 percent in the same month of the previous year. The unemployment rate data in Denmark...

Denmark Unemployment Rate: sa: Gross: 16 to 24 Years data was reported at 2.200 % in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2.200 % for Sep 2018. Denmark Unemployment Rate: sa: Gross: 16 to 24 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 3.100 % from Jan 2007 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 142 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.400 % in Aug 2010 and a record low of 1.700 % in Jun 2008. Denmark Unemployment Rate: sa: Gross: 16 to 24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Denmark. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.G029: Unemployment Rate: Seasonally Adjusted.

The share of the labour force being full-time unemployed persons across all municipalities in Denmark increased by 0.3 percentage points (+12 percent) in 2023. In total, the share amounted to 2.8 percent in 2023. This increase was preceded by a declining share in this industry.

Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: 25 to 29 Years data was reported at 7.300 % in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 7.300 % for Sep 2018. Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: 25 to 29 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 7.550 % from Jan 2007 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 142 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.900 % in Mar 2012 and a record low of 3.000 % in Jul 2008. Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: 25 to 29 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Denmark. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.G028: Unemployment Rate.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Denmark decreased to 11.40 percent in May from 15 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Denmark Youth Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Historical dataset showing Denmark youth unemployment rate by year from 1991 to 2024.

In 2024, the youth unemployment rate in Denmark increased by 0.6 percentage points (+5.22 percent) compared to 2023. In total, the youth unemployment rate amounted to 12.12 percent in 2024. The youth unemployment rate refers to the share of the workforce aged 15 to 24 that is currently not working but is actively searching for work. It does not include the economically inactive population, such as the long-term unemployed or full-time students.Find more statistics on other topics about Denmark with key insights such as employment level in services as a share of total employment for women, labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64, and employment level in services as a share of total employment.

The number of unemployed persons in Denmark decreased to 75.40 Thousand in May of 2025 from 75.70 Thousand in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Denmark Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: Female: 60 Years and Above data was reported at 3.900 % in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.400 % for Apr 2018. Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: Female: 60 Years and Above data is updated monthly, averaging 2.900 % from Jan 2007 (Median) to May 2018, with 137 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.900 % in May 2018 and a record low of 1.100 % in Aug 2008. Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: Female: 60 Years and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Denmark. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.G027: Unemployment Rate.