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 increased to 69.70 percent in April from 69.20 percent in March of 2025. This dataset provides - Denmark Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The unemployment rate in Denmark increased by 0.7 percentage points (+15.8 percent) in 2023. In total, the unemployment rate amounted to 5.14 percent in 2023. This increase was preceded by a declining unemployment rate.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.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Denmark decreased to 14.90 percent in April from 15.60 percent in March 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.

Denmark - Unemployment rate was 6.50% in December of 2024, 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 May 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.

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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Total: From 15 to 64 Years for Denmark (LRUN64TTDKA156N) from 1999 to 2024 about Denmark, 15 to 64 years, unemployment, and rate.

Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross data was reported at 3.600 % in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.700 % for Aug 2018. Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross data is updated monthly, averaging 4.600 % from Jan 2007 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 141 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.600 % in Mar 2012 and a record low of 2.100 % in Jul 2008. Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross 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.

Denmark Unemployment Rate: sa: Gross: 25 to 29 Years data was reported at 7.600 % in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 7.600 % for Sep 2018. Denmark Unemployment Rate: sa: Gross: 25 to 29 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 7.700 % from Jan 2007 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 142 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.500 % in May 2013 and a record low of 3.400 % in Jul 2008. Denmark Unemployment Rate: sa: 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.G029: Unemployment Rate: Seasonally Adjusted.

Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: Female data was reported at 4.000 % in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.000 % for Sep 2018. Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: Female data is updated monthly, averaging 4.700 % from Jan 2007 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 142 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.200 % in Jan 2013 and a record low of 2.400 % in Aug 2008. Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: Female 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.

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.

Denmark DK: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 5.190 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.200 % for 2015. Denmark DK: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 3.800 % from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2016, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.600 % in 1995 and a record low of 2.200 % in 2008. Denmark DK: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force 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: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

In 2022, Northern Denmark had the highest unemployment rate in Denmark, reaching an unemployment rate of 2.9 percent. This was followed by people from the Capital Region at 2.8 percent. The unemployment rate in Denmark has been below three percent since March 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Total: From 55 to 64 Years for Denmark (LRUN55TTDKQ156S) from Q1 1999 to Q4 2024 about 55 to 64 years, Denmark, unemployment, and rate.

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 - Youth unemployment rate was 14.60% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Denmark - Youth unemployment rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Denmark - Youth unemployment rate reached a record high of 16.40% in December of 2011 and a record low of 6.70% in December of 2000.

Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: Female: 50 to 59 Years data was reported at 3.100 % in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.900 % for Apr 2018. Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: Female: 50 to 59 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 4.000 % from Jan 2007 (Median) to May 2018, with 137 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.400 % in Jan 2007 and a record low of 2.000 % in Aug 2008. Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: Female: 50 to 59 Years 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.

Denmark - Unemployment rate: From 15 to 24 years was 14.60% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Denmark - Unemployment rate: From 15 to 24 years - last updated from the EUROSTAT on May of 2025. Historically, Denmark - Unemployment rate: From 15 to 24 years reached a record high of 16.40% in December of 2011 and a record low of 7.50% in December of 2007.

Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: Insured Person: Sjælland Region: Female: 30 to 39 Years data was reported at 3.800 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.000 % for Feb 2025. Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: Insured Person: Sjælland Region: Female: 30 to 39 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 4.000 % from Jul 2017 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 93 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.000 % in May 2020 and a record low of 2.800 % in Dec 2022. Denmark Unemployment Rate: Gross: Insured Person: Sjælland Region: Female: 30 to 39 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Denmark. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.G032: Unemployment Rate. [COVID-19-IMPACT]