Key information about Denmark Household Income per Capita

• Denmark Annual Household Income per Capita reached 47,692.897 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous value of 43,432.721 USD in Dec 2022.
• Denmark Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2000 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 40,479.836 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 48,920.219 USD in Dec 2021 and a record low of 21,094.796 USD in Dec 2000.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Denmark grew 0.373 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Household Income and Total Population and converts it into USD. Statistics Denmark provides Household Income in local currency and Population. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Denmark town. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Denmark town. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Denmark town, the median household income stands at $103,681 for householders within the 45 to 64 years age group, followed by $98,472 for the 25 to 44 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $37,794.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Denmark town median household income by age. You can refer the same here

Employees in the financial and insurance industry received the highest average salary in Denmark in 2022. The average monthly salary in that industry amounted 65,000 Danish kroner that year. Employees in the information and communication industries earned on average 56,000 kroner per month, which was the second highest in Denmark. The lowest average salary was in the trade and transport industry, where it was around 41,500 Danish kroner per month.

People who held a doctorate (PhD) degree earned the highest average monthly salary in Denmark, reaching 67,000 Danish kroner in 2022. People with a master degree had the second highest earning education level in 2022 with almost 61,000 Danish kroner. Meanwhile, people with a primary education had the lowest average earnings in Denmark with around 34,000 Danish kroner per month.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the the household distribution across 16 income brackets among four distinct age groups in Denmark town: Under 25 years, 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and over 65 years. The dataset highlights the variation in household income, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different age categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• Upon closer examination of the distribution of households among age brackets, it reveals that there are 3(0.59%) households where the householder is under 25 years old, 75(14.79%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years, 209(41.22%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years, and 220(43.39%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
• The age group of 45 to 64 years exhibits the highest median household income, while the largest number of households falls within the 65 years and over bracket. This distribution hints at economic disparities within the town of Denmark town, showcasing varying income levels among different age demographics.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income brackets:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $124,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Income: This column showcases 16 income brackets ranging from Under $10,000 to $200,000+ ( As mentioned above).
• Under 25 years: The count of households led by a head of household under 25 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 25 to 44 years: The count of households led by a head of household 25 to 44 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 45 to 64 years: The count of households led by a head of household 45 to 64 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 65 years and over: The count of households led by a head of household 65 years and over old with income within a specified income bracket.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Denmark town median household income by age. You can refer the same here

In Denmark, the average monthly earnings increased by nearly 9,300 Danish kroner from 2010 to 2022. By 2022, the average monthly earnings in the country were 46,200 Danish kroner. The highest average monthly earnings are found in the financial and insurance sector.

In 2023, the amount of gross disposable income in Denmark increased by 9,000 Danish Kroner (+4.35 percent) compared to 2022. With 216,000 Danish Kroner, the amount thereby reached its highest value in the observed period. Notably, the amount in this industry continuously increased over the last years.Find more statistics on gross disposable income in Denmark with key insights such as Gross disposable household income per capita in Copenhagen.

Wages in Denmark increased to 50651.77 DKK/Month in 2024 from 47577.90 DKK/Month in 2023. This dataset provides - Denmark Average Wages in Private Sector Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Denmark. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of Denmark population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 91.57% of the total residents in Denmark. Notably, the median household income for White households is $67,231. Interestingly, White is both the largest group and the one with the highest median household income, which stands at $67,231.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Denmark.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Denmark median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Employees in the private sector in Denmark generally earn a higher average monthly salary than employees belonging to the public sector. In 2021, men in the private sector earned around 47,800 Danish kroner on average, while women in the private sector earned 42,400 kroner on average. Men also earned a higher monthly salary than women in the public sector that year. The highest average earnings in Denmark are found in the financial and insurance industry.

Denmark DK: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data was reported at 7.200 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.800 % for 2020. Denmark DK: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data is updated yearly, averaging 6.200 % from Dec 1987 (Median) to 2021, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.200 % in 2021 and a record low of 4.200 % in 1995. Denmark DK: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The percentage of people in the population who live in households whose per capita income or consumption is below half of the median income or consumption per capita. The median is measured at 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) using the Poverty and Inequality Platform (http://www.pip.worldbank.org). For some countries, medians are not reported due to grouped and/or confidential data. The reference year is the year in which the underlying household survey data was collected. In cases for which the data collection period bridged two calendar years, the first year in which data were collected is reported.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).

Disposable Personal Income in Denmark increased to 1385642.60 DKK Million in 2023 from 1311588.75 DKK Million in 2022. This dataset provides - Denmark Households Disposable Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Denmark Family Income: Equivalised Disposable Income data was reported at 747,685,491.000 DKK th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 720,241,882.000 DKK th for 2016. Denmark Family Income: Equivalised Disposable Income data is updated yearly, averaging 544,027,296.500 DKK th from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 747,685,491.000 DKK th in 2017 and a record low of 403,134,871.000 DKK th in 2000. Denmark Family Income: Equivalised Disposable Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Denmark. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.H009: Income Statistics: Family Income.

In 2022, food preparation assistants was the occupational group with the lowest average monthly salary in Denmark. That year, they earned just below ****** Danish kroner per month. Sales workers had the second lowest average salary at ****** kroner, followed by cleaners and helpers. By comparison, managers had the highest average salaries in the country, reaching ****** kroner.

Denmark - Population living in households considering that they suffer from noise: Below 60% of median equivalised income was 22.20% in December of 2023, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Denmark - Population living in households considering that they suffer from noise: Below 60% of median equivalised income - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Denmark - Population living in households considering that they suffer from noise: Below 60% of median equivalised income reached a record high of 33.40% in December of 2017 and a record low of 20.00% in December of 2005.

Denmark - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Below 60% of median equivalised income was 49.60% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Denmark - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Below 60% of median equivalised income - last updated from the EUROSTAT on December of 2025. Historically, Denmark - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Below 60% of median equivalised income reached a record high of 56.80% in December of 2013 and a record low of 49.50% in December of 2022.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the the household distribution across 16 income brackets among four distinct age groups in Denmark: Under 25 years, 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and over 65 years. The dataset highlights the variation in household income, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different age categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• Upon closer examination of the distribution of households among age brackets, it reveals that there are 15(2.12%) households where the householder is under 25 years old, 217(30.65%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years, 264(37.29%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years, and 212(29.94%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
• In Denmark, the age group of 45 to 64 years stands out with both the highest median income and the maximum share of households. This alignment suggests a financially stable demographic, indicating an established community with stable careers and higher incomes.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Income brackets:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $124,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Income: This column showcases 16 income brackets ranging from Under $10,000 to $200,000+ ( As mentioned above).
• Under 25 years: The count of households led by a head of household under 25 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 25 to 44 years: The count of households led by a head of household 25 to 44 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 45 to 64 years: The count of households led by a head of household 45 to 64 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 65 years and over: The count of households led by a head of household 65 years and over old with income within a specified income bracket.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Denmark median household income by age. You can refer the same here

Denmark - The real gross disposable income of households per capita (index = 2008) was DKK124.96 Million in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Denmark - The real gross disposable income of households per capita (index = 2008) - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Denmark - The real gross disposable income of households per capita (index = 2008) reached a record high of DKK124.96 Million in December of 2024 and a record low of DKK100.00 Million in December of 2008.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Denmark. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Denmark, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $15,675 for males and $15,526 for females.

Based on these incomes, we observe a gender gap percentage of approximately 1%, indicating a significant disparity between the median incomes of males and females in Denmark. Women, regardless of work hours, still earn 99 cents to each dollar earned by men, highlighting an ongoing gender-based wage gap.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Denmark, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $46,691, while females earned $39,911, resulting in a 15% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 85 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time positions. While this gap shows a trend where women are inching closer to wage parity with men, it also exhibits a noticeable income difference for women working full-time in the city of Denmark.

Remarkably, across all roles, including non-full-time employment, women displayed a similar gender pay gap percentage. This indicates a consistent gender pay gap scenario across various employment types in Denmark, showcasing a consistent income pattern irrespective of employment status.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Denmark median household income by race. You can refer the same here

This statistic shows the average monthly income of retail bakers in Denmark in 2017, by years of experience. In 2017, a bakers or confectioner in Denmark with 10 to 14 years of working experience had an average monthly income of ****** Danish kroner.