Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Denmark
Denmark: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 35.4 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Denmark, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Denmark is 35.4, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Denmark peaked at 38.66 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 32.7, in 1990.
That places Denmark 125th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 32.7 | — |
| 1991 | 32.79 | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 32.92 | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 33.56 | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 35.49 | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 34.75 | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 34.61 | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 34.31 | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 34.69 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 33.91 | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 34.24 | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 34.58 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 34.02 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 34.23 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 33.86 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 34.07 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 33.66 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 34.11 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 34.79 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 35.49 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 36.4 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 36.83 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 37.58 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 38.51 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 38.66 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 38.59 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 38.26 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 38.17 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 38.09 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 37.55 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 37.86 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 37.33 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 36.5 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 36.25 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 34.95 | -3.6% |
| 2025 | 35.06 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 35.22 | +0.4% |
| 2027 | 35.4 | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.97 | 32.7 | 35.49 | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.31 | 33.66 | 35.49 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.86 | 36.4 | 38.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.07 | 34.95 | 37.86 | 8 |
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More gender data for Denmark
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 936.54 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.1147 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 28,897 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 30,488 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 28,736 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 30,324 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 28,778 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 30,480 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 30,398 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 32,150 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Denmark?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Denmark was 35.4 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 38.66 in 2014.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.7 in 1990.
- How does Denmark rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Denmark ranks 125th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.