The number of employed persons in Denmark decreased to 3066 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026 from 3068 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Denmark averaged 2768.30 Thousand from 1996 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 3086.00 Thousand in the second quarter of 2025 and a record low of 2579.00 Thousand in the first quarter of 1996. source: Statistics Denmark



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 3066.00 3068.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Rate 76.50 76.50 percent Mar 2026
Job Vacancies 68356.00 45766.00 Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 82.50 81.90 percent Mar 2026
Population 5.99 5.96 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 115.89 114.14 points Mar 2026
Unemployed Persons 81.40 80.80 Thousand Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 2.70 2.70 percent Apr 2026
Wages 50651.77 47577.90 DKK/Month Dec 2024
Wages in Manufacturing 132.30 131.90 points Mar 2026


Denmark Employed Persons
In Denmark, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3066.00 3068.00 3086.00 2579.00 1996 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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