The Danish sustainability indicators
The Danish sustainability indicators are a supplement to the “Global Goals for Sustainable Development”. They are the result of the project Our Goals, which put the UN Global Goals in a Danish context. The Danish indicators show what the Danes find important when it comes to social, economic and resource-related sustainability in Denmark.
Statistics Denmark and the 2030-Panel have published 197 new Danish indicators to translate the 17 UN Global Goals into a Danish context. The indicators are based on input from more than 6,000 Danish companies, organisations, researchers and dedicated citizens. Read the report and see the Danes’ approach to sustainable development in Denmark.
For questions and other requests for the Our Goals project as well as the completion report, write to: Verdensmaal@dst.dk
Homelessness in Denmark
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The data shows the trend in the number of homeless people in Denmark.
Source: The Danish Center for Social Science Research (VIVE).
Proportion living below the absolute poverty line
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The data shows the development of absolute poverty. This is defined as people with equivalised disposable income and net wealth that are below 50 percent of the median income in 2015 adjusted for CPI. Furthermore households with a student as the main breadwinner is excluded.
Proportion of population with material wants
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The data shows partly the proportion of the population (minimum 16 years) who stated that they could not afford: replace wornout clothing, meet with friends or Family, participate regurlarly in leisure activities or go to the dentist if needed, and partly the proportion of the population (regardless of age) whose household, for economic reasons, was not able to: do not have a car for private use, can not pay an unforeseen expense up to DKK 10,000, can not take at least one week's vacation annually.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: SILC30.
Proportion of persons in the low-income group
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The data shows the development in the proportion of persons in all age groups who have been living below the relative poverty line defined by having an equivalent disposable income of less than 50 per cent of the median income in the year in question, one, two, three and four years in a row.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: IFOR31.
Proportion of the working-age population on social security benefits
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The data shows the development in the proportion of the population of working age (16-64 years) on public support (excluding the student allowance).
Source: Statistics Denmark: tabel: AUH01.
Proportion of the population of working age on longterm social security benefits
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The data shows the trends in the proportion of the population of working age (16-64 years) on longterm social security benefits.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: AULK09.
Proportion of the net wealth for population over the age of 18
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The figures show how the wealth of people aged 18 and over has developed over time. The development is presented both as averages and as decile thresholds, which mark the boundaries between different wealth groups. All amounts are shown in current prices, i.e., without adjustment for inflation.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Proportion of the population (18-64 years) who are members of an unemployment insurance fund
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The data shows the trend in proportion of the population (18-64 years) who are members of an unemployment insurance fund.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: AUA01.
Proportion of the population that is underweight or overweight, by sex
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The figures show weight categories by gender and are based on a survey representing a representative sample of the Danish population aged 16 and over. Due to a low number of respondents, no distinction is made between underweight and normal weight in 2023. The normal-weight category therefore represents the combined share of underweight and normal-weight individuals this year.
Source: University of Southern Denmark, Danskernes Sundhed – Den Nationale Sundhedsprofil.
Proportion of children in different weight categories, by school level
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The data shows weight groups for schoolchildren by school stage. Since it varies when individual schools measure and weigh the children, the figures for a birth cohort are not calculated until the birth cohort has completed a full school stage (i.e. the first years of primary level, intermediate level and the final years of schooling). This is done to obtain a full birth cohort, and the statistics thus include the last full birth cohort.
Source: The National Children’s Database and the Danish Health Data Authority.
Dietary patterns, by sex
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The figures show dietary habits by gender, divided into the categories unhealthy dietary pattern, mixed dietary pattern, and healthy dietary pattern. The breakdown is estimated based on a survey of self-reported intake of four dietary factors: fruit, vegetables, fish, and fat. The data are based on responses from individuals over the age of 16.
Source: University of Southern Denmark, Danskernes Sundhed – Den Nationale Sundhedsprofil.
Proportion of the population with poor physical health, by sex and age
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The data show the proportion of the population with poor physical health, broken down by gender and age. The categorisation is based on a series of survey questions using the SF-12, a generic measure of health status. The data cover individuals over the age of 16 and come from the Danish Health Authority. An update is expected in 2025 in connection with the publication of the National Health Profile 2024.
Source: Danish Health Authority.
Profit rate in agriculture
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The data show the development in the return on assets for both full-time and part-time farms. Return on assets measures how effectively the invested capital is converted into income and reflects factors such as productivity, prices, and costs.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: JORD6.
Trends in agricultural sustainability
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The data shows the trends in agricultural sustainability, illustrated by seven subcomponents. The indicator is calculated on
1) production per unit of area (production)
2) greenhouse gas emissions (Greenhouse gases)
3) excess nitrogen (nitrogen, fields)
4) the flow-normalised diffuse discharge of nitrogen to the sea from land (nitrogen, water)
5) (phosphorus, fields)
6) (phosphorus, water)
7) (pesticides).
The indicator is calculated as an index, 2015 = 100.
Source: Statistics Denmark, NOVANA Report, Danish Environmental Protection Agency, Danish Centre for Environment and Energy and UN Environment and Development Convention.
Proportion of registered pig and broiler hen producers, by the three levels of the animal welfare label
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The data shows the proportion of registered participating producers who meet the "Dyrevelværdsmærkets" standards for animal welfare within pig and broiler hen production. Please note that only a small proportion of herds are registered under "Dyrevelværdsmærket". As of January 2026, a total of 143 pig herds, 113 broiler flocks, and 1,809 cattle herds were enrolled. Read more here.
There are three levels, with animal welfare requirements increasing at each level; read more here. It became possible for pig herds to register for the Animal Welfare Label from April 2017, for broiler chicken herds from October 2018, and for dairy and cattle herds from January 2020. In 2025, the cattle category includes both dairy and other cattle herds, and therefore the 2025 figures are not directly comparable with previous years.
Source: Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.
Consumption of antibiotics in agricultural production of pigs , cattle and poultry (active ingredients)
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The data shows the trends in the use of antibiotics in the agricultural production of pigs, cattle and poultry, measured in 1,000 kg of active ingredients.
Source: The Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark.
Requests and distributions of genetic resources from NordGen
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The data shows the development in the number of requests and distributions of genetic resources from NordGen.
Source: NordGen.
Requests relative to distributions of genetic resources from NordGen
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The data shows the development in the relationship between requests and distributions of genetic resources from NordGen.
Source: NordGen.
BMI among pregnant women at the beginning of pregnancy - Normal weight
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The data shows the spread in pregnant women’s BMI at the start of pregnancy classified into five interval.
Source: The Health Data Banks register on newborns per hospital.
Birth weight for live-born babies
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The figures show the distribution of newborn children’s birth weight, measured immediately after birth, classified into five intervals, as well as a category with unknown birth weight. Source: Medical Birth Register (MBR), Danish Health Data Authority. The MBR is based on data reported to the National Patient Register as well as birth notifications submitted on paper forms, and it is still under development. There are methodological differences in the definition of the population and a number of other parameters; therefore, comparisons of data before and after 2019 should be made with caution. Due to disclosure control, all figures are rounded to the nearest 5.
The figures are taken from the Health Data Bank (Danish Health Data Authority).
Proportion of pregnant women who are smokers
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The data shows the proportion of pregnant women who smoked, did not smoke and who stopped smoking during pregnancy.
Source: Danish Health Data Authority.
Number of hospital-acquired infections
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The data shows the development in the annual number of cases of bloodstream infections and urinary tract infections. The category "Other" includes C. difficile infections (COHA and HOHO), deep infections after planned total hip arthroplasty and deep infections after planned knee arthroplasty.
Source: Danish Health Data Authority.
Proportion of influenza-related deaths
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The data shows the proportion of influenza-related deaths in Denmark out of all deaths in the flu season, which runs from week 40 to week 20 of the following year.
Source: Statens Serum Institut.
Number of persons per 1,000 inhabitants who use psychotropic drugs
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The data shows the number of people per 1,000 inhabitants who use psychotropic drugs, by sex and age.
Source: Danish Health Data Authority.
Number of days of absence per full-time employee per year, by age group and sex
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The data shows the development in the average number of days of absence from work due to illness per full-time employee per year, by age group and sex.
Source Statistics Denmark, table: FRA024.
Proportion of cancer patients who survive cancer
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The data shows the development in one, three, five and ten-year survival rates for all persons diagnosed with cancer, excluding basal cell carcinomas and other skin cancers other than malignant melanomas. Relative survival is the probability of surviving a cancer when adjusted for other causes of death. Relative survival is calculated as the ratio between the observed survival rate of cancer patients and their expected survival if they were not affected by cancer.
Source: Danish Health Data Authority.
Proportion of 16-24-year-olds who tried one or more of the various illegal drugs within the past year
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The data shows the proportion of 16-24-year-olds who had consumed illegal drugs, where consumed means that the person had used one or more of the various illegal drugs within the past year.
Source: Danish Health Data Authority.
Number of people who received treatment for substance abuse
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| An individual cannot appear more than once in this table, which is why the number of persons in drug abuse treatment may differ from the figures presented in table SMDBV002. Data concerning individuals below 18 years are insufficient. However, an increasing number of municipalities are becoming aware that this group must be reported, and the trend in the number of persons under 18 years should therefore be interpreted accordingly. Due to the 2015 data not having undergone the same detailed quality control as from 2016 onwards, caution is recommended when interpreting trends from 2015. The statistics is only based on data from municipalities that have validated their data, and the statistics subsequently does not cover all 98 municipalities in the period 2015-2020, but all municipalities are included in 2021-2024. '..' indicates missing data due to non-approved data for the municipality or the data have been removed due to confidentiality. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The data shows the trend in the number of people who received treatment for substance abuse, by sex.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: SMDBV003.
Proportion of the population that exceeds the Danish Health Authority's recommended high-risk limit for alcohol intake
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The data shows the trend in the proportion of the population over the age of 16 that exceeded the Danish Health Authority’s recommended high-risk limit for alcohol intake. The recommended high-risk limit for alcohol intake is 10 standard drinks per week.
Source: Danish Health Authority.
Number of criminal decisions, by nature of the offence
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| The number of convictions for Legislation on animals, hunting, etc. is too low in 2023. There are approximately 330 convictions missing. # # The provisions of the Danish Criminal Code regarding sexual offences went through essential amendments taking effect from 1 July 2013. The amendments resulted in e.g. more categories of sexual offences than previously being placed under the provisions about rape (section 216). See more in the documentation of statistics, in the chapter Comparability: http://www.dst.dk/declarations//3806026b-3f64-451f-9836-c7a442da922f | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The data shows the number of criminal decisions under the Danish Road Traffic Act, by the nature of the offence.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: STRAF40.
Number of people killed or seriously injured in road traffic accidents, by means of transport
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| The statistics only include injuries reported by the police. In order to examine the socalled underreporting of figures Statistics Denmark has since 1996 conducted a study where data on persons treated by casualty wards have been included. The studies have shown that the total number of injuries is much higher than the number registered by the police. However, the coverage with respect to persons killed is almost 100 per cent. As from 2001 the results are published in the table MOERKE. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The data shows the development in the number of people killed or seriously injured in traffic accidents, by means of transport. The data are based on cases reported to and thus registered by the police. Statistics Denmark notes that there may be some underreporting of accidents resulting in injuries.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: UHELDK1.
Incidence of sexually transmitted diseases among 15-24-year-olds, by type and sex
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The figures show the development in the number of diagnosed sexually transmitted infections among young people aged 15-24, broken down by gender and type. The report includes sexually transmitted infections that are subject to mandatory individual notification. The data represent newly registered cases. An exception is the reporting of chlamydia prevalence, as figures for chlamydia are derived from a different source than the other sexually transmitted infections.
Source: Statens Serum Institut.
Number of approved new civil registration numbers in relation to legal gender reassignment
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The data shows the development in the number of approved applications for legal gender reassignment.
Source: Citizen Service Office (CPR).
Average age of women in Denmark at first birth giving
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The data shows the development in age at first birth giving for women in Denmark.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: FOD11.
Number of induced abortions by age group
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The data shows the development in the number of induced abortions (i.e., a pregnancy deliberately terminated by medical or surgical intervention - not a spontaneous miscarriage), broken down by 5-year age intervals.
Source: Danish Health Authority.
Number of boys that received a vaccine against HPV and the number of boys in the relevant target group
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The proportion of boys that received a vaccine against HPV
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The data shows the proportion of boys in the relevant target group that received an HPV vaccine. Please note that the target group is defined as boys turn 12 on or after 1 July 2019.
Source: Statens Serum Institut.
Number of people per 1,000 inhabitants who redeemed prescriptions for antibiotics
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The figures show the development in the number of people per 1,000 inhabitants who redeemed prescriptions for antibiotics. The data cover the sale of medicines in the primary sector, i.e. sales to individuals, sales of medicines for use in medical practices, and for shared stocks at treatment institutions.
The figures are sourced from Medstat.dk (ATC code J01). Medstat.dk presents data on the sale of medicines in Denmark and is based on information reported to the Danish Register of Medicinal Product Statistics. Reporting of medicine sales is mandatory, and the data therefore cover all sales in Denmark. Data are reported by pharmacies and retail outlets selling medicinal products.
Source: Danish Health Data Authority.
Number of general practitioners per 100,000 inhabitants
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The data shows the development in the number of general practitioners per 100,000 inhabitants, by region.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Life expectancy at birth, by sex
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The data show the development of life expectancy for 0-year-olds in Denmark, i.e., the average expected lifespan for newborns based on current living conditions.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: HISB77.
Number of reported occupational injuries due to poisoning, by age
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The data shows the development in the number of reported occupational accidents related to poisoning, broken down by age group. According to the Danish Working Environment Authority, COVID-19 cases are also registered as occupational accidents under the poisoning category, which may explain the increase observed between 2020 and 2022.
Source: Danish Working Environment Authority.
Number of premature deaths due to air pollution
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The figures originate from the national air quality monitoring program, with a specific focus on the harmful health effects of air pollution. While the monitoring program covers all of Denmark, there is a particular emphasis on conditions in urban areas, where air pollution levels are highest and population density is greatest. DCE - Danish Centre for Environment and Energy at Aarhus University conducts the air quality monitoring for the Ministry of Environment and Gender Equality, in collaboration with the municipalities of Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, and Aalborg.
DCE continuously publishes status reports and revised model calculations. The majority of premature deaths are caused by exposure to PM2.5 particles.
Nicotine and tobacco use by type of nicotine and frequency
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The indicator describes the status and trends in the population’s use of tobacco and nicotine products, including nicotine pouches (commonly referred to as snus). The data are based on the report "Danish Smoking Habits", which was previously published annually but, after 2020, is released every other year.
Source: Danish Health Authority.
Proportion of smokers who participate in a quit-smoking programme
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The data shows the trend in the proportion of smokers who participated in a quit-smoking programme.
Source: The Smoking Cessation Database, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital.
Proportion of the population vaccinated against seasonal influenza
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The data shows the proportion of people over the age of 15 who have been vaccinated against seasonal influenza, by age group and sex.
Source: Statens Serum Institut.
Proportion of 18-year-olds who have completed lower secondary school and proportion of 25-year-olds who have completed upper secondary school or vocational education and training
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The data shows the trend in the proportion of 18-year-olds who completed lower school and the proportion of 25-year-olds who have completed upper secondary school or vocational education and training, by sex.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Subject-qualified teaching in primary and lower secondary school
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The data shows the development in the proportion of appropriately subject-qualified teaching in the primary and lower secondary school system per school year. Subject-qualified teaching is defined as the proportion of planned teaching hours that are taught by teachers with the subject-qualification levels ’teaching qualified’ (gained through teacher training) and ’equivalent qualified’ (gained through professional development) relative to the total number of teaching hours.
Source: Ministry of Children and Education.
Well-being of primary and lower secondary students
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The data shows the development in the proportion of primary and lower secondary school students who experience well-being, broken down across different well-being parameters. Well-being within each parameter is assessed on a scale from 1 to 5, where 5 indicates a high level of well-being and 1 indicates a low level. In this analysis, students with a score above 3 are considered to be experiencing well-being.
Source: Ministry of Children and Education.
Proportion of preschool personnel with a relevant qualification by job title
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The data shows the development in the proportion of early childhood personnel in municipal and independent preschool institutions that have an early childhood teaching qualification. For the purposes of the indicator, an early childhood teaching qualification is defined as an early childhood teaching assistant certificate or diploma; a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education; postgraduate qualifications in pedagogy/education. Proportion is calculated as full-time equivalent staff.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: BOERN1.
Proportion of 35-year-olds with a vocational qualification
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The figures show the share of 35-year-olds with a vocationally qualifying education, broken down by gender. A vocational qualification refers to all forms of formal post-secondary education, including vocational education and training (VET), diploma programs, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and PhDs.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Proportion of students who drop out of a programme of study within five years of commencing
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The data shows the development in the proportion of students who discontinue a started program within five years of the starting year. Since the measurement covers the entire five-year period, the figures are always reported five years later. Changes between programs within the same main group do not count as dropout.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: GENMF10.
Results from the ICILS survey of 8th grade students
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The data shows the development in the distribution of results from the ICILS surveys conducted. The ICILS survey measures IT competencies among students in 8th grade. The survey is conducted every five years.
Source: Danish School of Education (DPU), Aarhus University.
Number of course participants and full-time students in adult and continuing education
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The data shows the trend in the number of course participants and full-time students in adult and continuing education.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: VEU20.
Proportion of 35-year-olds with a vocational qualification by parents' level of education
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The data shows the development in the proportion of 35-year-olds who have a vocational qualification according to parents’ highest completed level of education. The categories of highest levels of education of parents include: lower secondary school; upper secondary education; VET; shorter higher education course such as a diploma; bachelor’s degree or equivalent; master’s degree or PhD.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
The average grade in the national final 9th grade exam in physics and chemistry, biology, and geography
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The data shows the trend in the average grade for students who sat the annual national final exam in physics and chemistry, biology, and geography held at end of 9th grade, by sex.
Source: Ministry of Children and Education.
Proportion of students in higher education who feel lonely
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The data shows the proportion of students in higher education who feel lonely. The response rate for each programme considered was, respectively: academic bachelor 32 per cent; vocational diploma 51 per cent; master’s degree 37 per cent; vocational bachelor 45 per cent.
Source: Ministry of Higher Education and Science.
Proportion of students in higher education who feel stressed
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The data shows the proportion of students in higher education who feel stressed. The response rate for each programme considered was, respectively: academic bachelor 32 per cent; vocational diploma 51 per cent; master’s degree 37 per cent; vocational bachelor 45 per cent.
Source: Ministry of Higher Education and Science.
Average well-being score for students in upper secondary education
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The data shows the development in the proportion of students in the various forms of upper secondary education (higher preparatory, higher commercial, higher general and higher technical programmes and International Baccalaureate), who respond that they ‘completely agree’ or ‘agree’ to the question, ‘I am happy to go to school’. Student well-being surveys were first made compulsory when the latest upper secondary school reform was implemented and were carried out for the first time in 2018. Data before 2018 are therefore not available.
Source: Ministry of Children and Education.
Proportion of primary and lower secondary school students who have been bullied in the current school year
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The data shows the development in the proportion of 4th to 9th grade students whose response in the Ministry of Children and Education’s well-being survey indicates that they have been bullied in the current school year.
Source: Ministry of Children and Education.
Teachers' use of IT for schoolwork, by purpose
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The data shows the percentage of teachers who report that they often or always use ICT in their teaching, broken down by purpose. The ICILS survey, which is conducted every five years, provides data from 2018. Denmark did not fully participate in ICILS 2013, as the teacher strike in the spring prevented complete data collection, and in ICILS 2023, the question on teachers’ use of ICT was omitted in favor of other questions, so this information cannot be updated.
Source: Aarhus University.
Proportion of development aid spent on education
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The data shows the trend in the share of Denmark’s total development aid used for education in the developing countries.
Source: Danida Open Aid, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.
Gender discrimination cases upheld by the Board of Equal Treatment
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The data shows the development in the number of cases that has been heard by the Board of Equal Treatment concerning violations of provisions in the Equal Treatment Act on gender discrimination.
Source: Board of Equal Treatment (Ligebehandlingsnævnet).
Proportion of gender discrimination cases upheld by the Board of Equal Treatment
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The data shows the development in the proportion of cases concerning violations of provisions in the Equal Treatment Act on gender discrimination.
Source: Board of Equal Treatment (Ligebehandlingsnævnet).
Number of stays of at least one day at crisis shelters, by country of origin
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| The statistics relate to stays at crisis shelters according to §109 of the Social Service Act. In 2024, 94 crisis shelters have approved their data. Three have not approved their data because the services were discontinued during the period. All crisis shelters have reported data in 2024. In the statistics for 2024, 5% of the individuals and 4% of the children are either anonymous or without a valid social security number. In 2024, Section 109 of the Social Services Act was expanded so that men have the right to stay at a crisis shelter on equal terms with women. For all stays with an admission date up to July 1, 2024, all individuals included in the statistics are therefore women, while from May 1, 2024, both men and women are included in the statistics. Ancestry is the parents ancestry throughout the table, and the figures for children therefore show the number of children with a parent of that ancestry. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The figures show the development in the number of stays of at least one day at shelters during calendar years, broken down by origin.
Since 1 July 2024, men have had the right to stay at a crisis center on equal terms with women. For all stays with a registration date up to 1 July 2024, all persons included in the statistics are therefore women, whereas from 1 July 2024 the statistics include both men and women. In 2024, there were a total of 129 stays by men at crisis centers. In total, 56 stays were registered with unspecified gender. Stays involving children are included in the count.
More information is available on Statistics Denmark’s topic page on stays at crisis centersNumber of inquiries to women's crisis shelters
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The figures show the development in the number of inquiries to women's shelters. Source: National Board of Health and Welfare.
Statistics Denmark has not published data regarding inquiries in recent years, as reporting these statistics has not been mandatory for the shelters. The data base has therefore not been of sufficient quality to enable the publication of reliable figures.
However, reporting was made mandatory again in 2025. On this basis, Statistics Denmark will resume publishing the statistics in 2025. Updated figures are expected to be available in November 2026.
Proportion of persons having experienced sexual harassment, physical violence and/or threats at the workplace
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The data shows the development in the proportion of men and women over the age of 18 who report having experienced sexual harassment, threats or physical violence at the workplace. Data are from the NFA surveys of working conditions in Danish workplaces. It should be noted that data were collected in the first half of 2021 under unusual conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The results must be read and interpreted in the light of the fact that restrictions and closure of parts of society may have had a significant impact on personal conditions, working conditions and the working environment.
Source: The National Research Centre for the Working Environment (NFA).
Number of victims of sexual offences and violent crimes per 100,000 population, by sex
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| The basis data behind this table is accessable in [LIGEPB1](https://statbank.dk/ligepb1). # # From 2022, an extended method have been used to search for errors in data on victims of homicide. The figures back to 2001 have been revised using the same error-finding method. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The data shows the development in the number of victims of crimes against the person, including violence and sexual offences, per 100,000 inhabitants by gender and type of offence. It should be noted, however, that the figures are likely underestimated, as there may be a considerable dark figure, because not all incidents are reported.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: LIGEPI1.
Average number of days that mothers and fathers receive maternity/paternity benefits
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| The table was republished on 5 February 2026 for the parent cohorts 2017-2023, following the inclusion of additional parental leave benefit cases in the underlying data. The correction primarily results in more fathers taking parental leave and in fathers taking longer leave on average. The table includes couples who live together, had a child in the year in question and where both are entitled to maternity benefits. Each year in the table represents a parent cohort. A cohort of parents consists of those couples who had a child during the year. In LIGEFI1, only leave days taken during the child's first year of life are counted. The figures for parental cohort 2022 represent a data break compared to parental cohort 2021 due to the changes in the Parental Leave Act as of 2 August 2022. # # The basic figures behind this table are available in [LIGEFB1](https://statbank.dk/ligefb1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The data shows the trend in the average number of days that maternity/paternity benefits are received by the mother and father, respectively, (only includes individuals who are entitled to maternity/ paternity benefits).
Source. Statistics Denmark, table: LIGEFI1.
Average number of days absent from work due to a child's illness, per full-time equivalent
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The data shows the average number of days of absence from work per full-time equivalent employee per year due to a child’s illness, by sex. The survey only includes employees who have at least one child living at the address and thus has the possibility of having to be absent on the grounds of a child’s illness.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: LIGEFI8.
Proportion of female senior executives and board members
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The data shows the development in the proportion of female senior executives and members of boards of directors.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: BEST11.
Proportion of female professors, associate professors and assistant professors
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The figures show the proportion of female professors, associate professors, and assistant professors. In 2018, a data break occurred in which some part¿time employees were recorded as full¿time employees. The period up to and including 2017 should therefore be interpreted as one period, and the period from 2018 onward as another. Read more here.
Source: Ministry of Higher Education and Science (retrieved 6 March 2026).
Number of school students enrolled in the Uge Sex programme
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The data shows the development in the number of school students enrolled in the Uge Sex programme. Uge Sex is a national campaign run by Sex & Samfund, and it provides teaching materials designed to meet the curriculum goals for the school subject health and sex education and family knowledge. The table consurns students in grade 0-9. There were technical problems with the registration module in 2023.
Source: The Danish Family Planning Association (Sex & Samfund).
Proportion of primary and lower secondary school students enrolled in the Uge Sex programme
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The data shows the development in the proportion of primary and lower secondary school students enrolled in the Uge Sex programme. Uge Sex is a national campaign run by Sex & Samfund, and it provides teaching materials designed to meet the curriculum goals for the primary and lower secondary school subject health and sex education and family knowledge. The proportion is calculated as the number of primary and lower secondary school students enrolled in the Uge Sex programme divided by the total number of students.
Source: The Danish Family Planning Association (Sex & Samfund).
Average total pension wealth, by sex
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The data shows the trends in average pension wealth, by sex. Pension wealth is made up of the sum of the assets in all the pension schemes that a person has. For schemes that are taxed at the time they are withdrawn, the amount is reduced by 40 per cent in order to better compare them with schemes that are taxed in advance (when savings are deposited). For civil servant pension wealth, the estimated value of the accrued pension rights is used.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: LIGEII8.
Proportion of self-employed relative to total workers, by sex
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The data shows the development in the share of self-employed among the employed, broken down by gender in the 16-64 age group.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: RAS300.
Distribution of ICT specialists, by sex and proportion of the population with basic or above basic digital skills
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The indicator consists of two sub-indicators: the development of the gender distribution among information, communication and technology (ICT) specialists and the proportion of the population between 16 and 74 years of age with basic or above basic overall digital skills.
Data on ICT specialists is derived from the Labour Force Survey (LFS). Data on ICT specialists cover persons working as ICT specialists in all parts of the economy.
Digital skills are measured using a harmonized European Union survey conducted by Statistics Denmark. Digital skills are assessed on the basis of activities carried out on the internet in five areas: information, communication, problem solving, security and content creation. The methodology has been changed substantially in 2021, to reflect the the European Unions Digital Competence Framework 2.0. As a consequence, 2021 is the beginning of a new time series and marks a break in time series.
Data is retreived from Eurostat. Online data code in Eurostat database: isoc_sk_dskl_i21 (skills) and isoc_sks_itsps (ICT specialists).
Share of bills that have been relevance tested and gender equality assessed
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The Danish Parliament calculates the proportion of bills that have been relevance tested and gender equality assessed during the parliamentary year. The assessment is intended to ensure that new legislation does not unintentionally create or reinforce gender inequality. It is a statutory task to assess the consequences (gender, rights, conditions), as gender equality is a highly prioritized political objective in Denmark.
Source: The Danish Parliament.
Households' average annual expenditure on water and wastewater as a share of household income
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The data shows the trend in households’ average annual expenditure on water and wastewater as a share of household income.
Note that from 2015 to 2022, only current prices for water supply and wastewater collection via the sewer network were included, whereas current prices for on-site sanitation wastewater collection were also included from 2023.
Quality of the drinking water
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The table shows the proportion of samples that comply with the microbiological requirements for drinking water. The indicator is part of the performance benchmarking of the water sector.
According to the Danish Water Sector Act and the Executive Order on performance benchmarking of water companies, all Danish water companies covered by the Water Sector Act (i.e. municipally owned water supply companies as well as consumer-owned waterworks that sell or treat more than 200,000 cubic meters of water per year) must report data to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency on the companies’ performance in the areas of health, security of supply, energy and climate, and environment. In 2024, 217 samples were taken.
Proportion of samples from the extraction wells that exceed regulated safety limits for pesticides and nirate
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The figures show the development in the share of extraction intakes performed by waterworks that exceed the safety requirement values for drinking water for nitrate and pesticides. The development in the share of exceeded values for pesticides is primarily due to changes in the number of substances examined. From 2020, pesticide data is calculated for the individual waterworks intakes instead of (as before) at borehole level.
Source: GEUS and the Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Proportion of type 3-treated drinking water
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The data shows the trend in the proportion of drinking water that was type 3 treated. Before 2017, the calculation is based on figures for all water companies with a total annual debited water volume of more than 200,000 m3. After 2017, the calculation is only based on figures for water companies with an annual debited water volume of more than 800,000 m3.
Source: Danish Competition and Consumer Authority.
Proportion of students in primary and lower secondary school responding that toilet facilities are clean
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The data shows the trends in students’ assessments of the state of toilets in primary and lower secondary schools. The students in kindergarten class to third-grade level responded to the question ’Are the toilets at the school clean?’. The students in fourth to ninth grade responded to the statement ’I think the toilets at school are neat and clean’.
Source: National Agency for IT and Learning.
Amount of nutrients discharged from wastewater treatment plants
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The data shows the trends in the amount of nutrients discharged from wastewater treatment plants, in 1,000 tonnes.
Source: Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Pesticide use in agriculture, forestry and horticulture
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The data shows the trend in the use of pesticides in agriculture, forestry and horticulture measured by the PLI. PLI is an indicator that shows the total environmental and health impact of pesticide use regardless of changes in the cultivated area.
Source: Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Pesticide use by households
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The data shows the development in household pesticide use divided into use with and without moss killers. Moss killers are pesticides/biocides used to remove moss, and only approved products may be used in Denmark.
Source: Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Pesticide use by the public sector
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The data shows the trends in pesticide use by the public sector. Contrary to past procedure, several government units are not included in the 2016 survey, for example Ørsted A/S (formerly DONG), the Ministry of the Danish Church and the universities. The survey is published every three-four years. The next update for year 2024 is not yet published (as per 3rd March 2026).
Source: Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Water consumption by supply source
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The data shows the development in the total water consumption by the source of supply.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: VANDRG2.
Trend in water loss in the water supply system
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The data shows the trend in water loss. Water loss in the figure is based on two different methods. Water loss (DANVA) is based on the Danish Water and Wastewater Association’s (DANVA) estimation, which covers approximately 52 per cent of the drinking water sold in Denmark. Water loss (Danish Environmental Protection Agency) is based on the Danish Environmental Protection Agency’s performance benchmarking, which covers 87 per cent of the total production of Danish drinking water. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency’s performance benchmarking includes water companies that supply at least 200,000 m3 of water per year. Water loss (Danish Environmental Protection Agency) data were not collected until 2017.
Sources: Dansk Vand- og Spildevandsforening (DANVA) and Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Amount of nitrogen and phosphorus discharged into Danish waters
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The data shows the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus discharged into the Danish waters.
Source: Danish Centre for Environment and Energy (DCE), Aarhus University.
Area of section 3-protected habitats, by type
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The data shows how the area of § 3-protected sites has developed over time. These sites are designated to protect wildlife, plants, their habitats, the landscape, cultural and historical values, as well as public access to nature. The protection generally means that changes to the condition of these areas are not allowed, unless a special exemption is granted.
Source: Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Proportion of homes heated with oil-fired central heating
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The data shows the trend in the proportion of homes that use oil-fired central heating as the primary heating source.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: BOL105.
Electricity supply disconnections in households
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A supply disconnection occurs when an electricity supplier requests a grid company to disconnect a customer’s electricity supply, for example due to non-payment.
Electricity suppliers are not required to report disconnections where a customer terminates their contract with the supplier, or where the customer has requested disconnection of supply to a metering point. The statistics also do not include disconnections caused by outages or other technical issues.
The Danish Utility Regulator (Forsyningstilsynet) publishes annual statistics on electricity supply disconnections and the reasons for them. The purpose of the statistics is to ensure transparency regarding the extent of disconnections due to non-payment, thereby providing an informed basis for assessing whether special measures are needed to protect financially vulnerable consumers.
Source: The Danish Utility Regulator (Forsyningstilsynet).
Share of total energy consumption of renewable energy, by sector
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The data shows the share of the total energy consumption of households, the industrial sector, the transport sector and the public sector that is from renewable energy sources.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: ENE3H.
Share of total energy consumption from renewable energy sources, by purpose
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The data shows the share of renewable energy in energy consumption by purpose. Heating and cooling are combined as separate data are not publicly available.
Source: Eurostat.
CO2 emissions per kilowatt hour
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The figures show CO¿ emissions from electricity, district heating, and pipeline gas. As of 2022, the Danish Energy Agency changed its method for allocating emissions between electricity and district heating when they are produced jointly. This means that from 2022 onwards, a larger share of the emissions is attributed to district heating.
Source: Danish Energy Agency and Statistics Denmark’s own calculations.
Final energy consumption compared with gross energy consumption
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The figures show how final energy consumption develops in relation to total (gross) energy consumption. The comparison illustrates how efficiently energy is utilized, as it takes into account losses during production and transport to the end user. The figures are based on climate-adjusted consumption.
Source: Danish Energy Agency.
Private funds used for climate and energy research
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The data shows the amount of private funds used for research and development within climate and energy research.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Growth in labour productivity in Denmark, total economy
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The data shows the trend in the annual growth rate of labour productivity as a percentage (2010 prices, chained values). The growth rates for labour productivity are based on real gross value added (GVA) per hour worked.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: NP23.
Real disposable GNI per capita
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The data shows the trend in real disposable gross national income (GNI) per capita. Real disposable GNI per capita measures the income available per person, adjusted for inflation, showing their actual purchasing power. Values are expressed in 2020 prices.
Real disposable NNI per capita
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The data shows the trend in real disposable Net National Income (NNI) per capita, in 2020 prices. Real disposable NNI per capita shows the amount actually available for consumption and saving per person, after accounting for capital consumption, that is, the portion of income per person used to maintain or replace buildings, machinery, and other productive assets. Values are expressed in 2020 prices.
Proportion of start-ups still operating after two years
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The data describe the development in the share of start-ups still operating after two years with economic activity. The data for the respective years show the proportion of the enterprises that were established two years before and that were still in existence two years later.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: DEMO16.
Proportion of high-growth start-ups by region
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The data shows the trends in the proportion of high-growth start-ups distributed by the regions in Denmark. High-growth startups are defined as market-oriented private enterprises up to five years old that had an average annual growth of more than 10 per cent over a three-year period and five or more employees at the start of the growth period. The data are the number of high-growth start-ups as the percentage of total active enterprises with at least five employees and the same start year.
Source: Danish Business Authority.
Proportion of high-growth enterprises by region
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The data shows the trend in the proportion of high growth enterprises. High-growth enterprises are defined as enterprises in the non-agricultural private sector that have had average annual growth in the number of employees of at least 10 per cent over a three-year period, and that had at least 10 employees at the beginning of the growth period. The proportion is calculated as the number of high growth enterprises as a percentage of the total population of active enterprises with at least 10 employees.
Source: Danish Business Authority.
Area consumed (ecological footprint) in global hectares per capita
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The data shows the development in Denmark’s ecological footprint, i.e. its consumption converted to area, measured in global hectares per capita.
Source: Global Footprint Network.
Per capita area consumed and available (ecological footprint and biocapacity)
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The data shows the trends in Denmark’s ecological footprint, i.e. its consumption converted to area measured in global hectares per capita as well as Danish and global biocapacity, i.e. the available biologically productive area.
Source: Global Footprint Network.
Proportion of employers with employees in supported employment, by organisation sector and size
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The data shows the trends in the proportion of organisations with supported employees by employer size. ‘+100’ indicates that the enterprise or public sector entity has more than 100 employees. ‘Public all entities’ and ‘total private’ indicate the proportion of total supported employment regardless of size.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Employment rate
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The data shows the trends in the employment rate, by sex and ancestry.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: RAS200.
Proportion of unemployed recent graduates, by type of education
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The point of departure is completed education within the period from 1 October of the previous year to 30 September of the year in question. For each completed programme, unemployment is measured in the second year after completion (4th–7th quarter). The 4th quarter is defined as the quarter that includes the date exactly one year after completion (i.e. the 4th–7th quarters are measured from and including the quarter containing the one-year anniversary of completion up to and including the quarter immediately preceding the two-year anniversary of completion). Unemployment for graduates in 2017 is thus measured up to and including the 2nd quarter of 2019. Unemployment is expressed as a rate. For example, if a person is unemployed for half of the measured quarter, that person is included with an unemployment rate of 0.5.
Sources: Ministry of Higher Education and Science and Statistics Denmark.
Total number of occupational accidents per 100 full-time equivalent employees, by sector
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The indicator is calculated by Statistics Denmark based on information about the number of occupational accidents from the Danish Working Environment Authority. The number of occupational accidents is related to the number of full-time employees.
Total number of occupational accidents per 100 full-time equivalent employees, by sex
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The indicator is calculated by Statistics Denmark based on information about the number of occupational accidents from the Danish Working Environment Authority. The number of occupational accidents is related to the number of full-time employees.
Employees' assessment of the prioritisation of the working environment by the workplace
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The figures show how employees assess the extent to which their workplace prioritizes the working environment. Participants in the survey were asked the following question: “Does your workplace prioritize the prevention of work environment related problems?”
Until 2020, there were four response options:
1: To a high degree
2: To some degree
3: To a low degree
4: Not at all
From 2021, the response option “neither nor” was added. This means that data from 2021 onwards are not directly comparable with data from previous years. The share who responded “neither nor” was 8.8 percent in 2021 and 10.1 percent in 2023. The survey is conducted every two years.
Source: National Monitoring of the Working Environment among Employees, prepared by the Danish Working Environment Authority
Frequency of stress experienced in the past two weeks
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The data shows the proportion of respondents that felt stressed due to work in the past two weeks.
Source: Danish Working Environment Authority.
Main sources of stress for those who 'always' feel stressed
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The figures show the development of sources of stress among individuals who reported feeling "always" stressed in 2014, 2016 and 2018. In 2021 and 2023, the group was expanded to also include respondents who stated that they feel stressed "often" or "always".
Number of hotels and resorts with Green Key certification
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The data shows the development in the number of hotels and resorts with Green Key certification for each month. Green Key is an internationally recognized certification program for tourist facilities. The program assesses 13 main criteria. All Green Key members are continuously reviewed, approved, and monitored by a jury consisting of the Danish Outdoor Council and HORESTA, while the Danish Environmental Protection Agency participates as an observer with influence on procedures and criteria.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: TURIST3.
Proportion of hotels and resorts with Green Key certification
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The data shows the development in the proportion of hotels and resorts with Green Key certification for each month. Green Key is an internationally recognized certification program for tourist facilities. The program assesses 13 main criteria. All Green Key members are continuously reviewed, approved, and monitored by a jury consisting of the Danish Outdoor Council and HORESTA, while the Danish Environmental Protection Agency participates as an observer with influence on procedures and criteria.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: TURIST3.
Total electricity generation, by fuel type
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The data shows the total electricity generation, by type of fuel used.
Source: Danish Energy Agency.
Punctuality of long-distance, regional and local trains
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The data shows the trend in the achievement of punctuality of three train operators measured as arrival within three minutes of the scheduled time. Punctuality is calculated by taking an average of data calculated on a monthly basis.
Source: Rail Net Denmark.
Experienced quality and efficiency of the infrastructure in Denmark
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The data shows the perceived quality and efficiency of the infrastructure in Denmark. Data are based on a survey of business leaders across industries. The scale goes from 0-7, where 0 is the worst and 7 is the best.
Source: World Economic Forum.
Proportion employed in businesses by sector
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The data shows the development in the proportion of persons employed in businesses, i.e. both those with main jobs and various side jobs, calculated as full-time equivalent employees, by sector, in Denmark.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: ERHV2.
Proportion of people employed in green goods and services
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The data shows the development in the proportion of employees producing or delivering green goods and services. Green goods and services are products or services that have a direct environmental or resource-saving purpose, for example, wastewater treatment and production of wind turbines, as well as products that are clean and/or resource-efficient, so that they pollute and/or consume less than other products with the same main purpose, for example, production of low-energy houses.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Emissions of CO2e relative to gross value added, excluding burning of biomass, by sector
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The indicator shows greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e) in relation to gross value added in each sector. The figures are expressed as tons of CO2e per million DKK gross value added, providing a measure of how climate-intensive economic activity is across sectors. A higher value indicates a greater climate impact per unit of economic output, while a lower value indicates a smaller climate impact. Biomass combustion is excluded, so the values reflect only other greenhouse gas emissions. Gross value added is calculated in 2020 prices, chain-linked values, meaning that price developments (inflation) are adjusted for, allowing comparisons over time.
Annual emissions of CO2e from transport
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The data shows the development in annual emissions of CO2e. The figure shows the development in annual emissions of CO2e in the transport sector disaggregated by different types of transport. The figures are exclusive of biomass. The tables shows - in addition to the data from the figure - also the development in annual CO2e emissions from the total transport sector and from the international transport by Danish ships, aircraft and land vehicles as well as the total CO2e emissions.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table DRIVHUS.
Development in business sector expenditure on own research and development, by sector
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The data show the development in business sector investments in own research and development, broken down by industry.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: FORSK01.
Proportion of innovative enterprises, by sector
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The data shows, for the business sectors, the proportion of enterprises that were innovative, either product-only innovative, process-only innovative or both.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: INN22.
Denmark's relative specialisation in environment-related technologies
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Denmark’s relative specialization in environment-related technologies shows how strong the country is in green innovation compared to the rest of the world. The index is calculated as the ratio between the share of environment-related inventions in Denmark and the corresponding share globally. A value of 1 indicates that Denmark is on par with the world average, while a value above 1 reflects a relative strength in green technologies.
Source: OECD
Broadband coverage in Denmark
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The data shows the trend in broadband coverage in Denmark. The coverage of broadband is mapped by comparing addresses and coverage areas with housing types – dwellings and holiday homes – using the Danish building and housing register. A distinction is made between broadband connections offered to private and business customers. If several speeds are registered, the highest speed is used.
Source: Danish Energy Agency.
Number of online stores with an e-mark certification
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The figures show the development in the number of e-label certified online shops. The e-label is a non-profit organization founded in 2000 by Danish Chamber of Commerce, Danish IT, the Danish Consumer Council THINK, FDIH, Confederation of Danish Industry, Finance Denmark, and HK. The e-label certification scheme was established with the aim of ensuring security and trust for both consumers and businesses wishing to operate webshops.
Source: e-label.
Trends in the Palma ratio and the average equivalent disposable income, by deciles for the whole population
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The Palma coefficient is a measure of inequality in a country’s income distribution. It is calculated by dividing the average income of the top 10% of earners by the average income of the bottom 40%.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table IFOR31.
Proportion of nominated and elected candidates for parliamentary, municipal and regional elections, by sex
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The data shows the development in nominated and elected candidates for the parliamentary elections and for the municipal and regional elections, by sex.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: LIGEDI0 (parliamentary election), LIGEDI2 (municipal election) og LIGEDI3 (regional election).
Proportion of nominated and elected candidates and composition of the population, by ancestry
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The data shows the development in nominated and elected candidates for the parliamentary elections and for the municipal and regional elections, by persons of Danish origin, immigrants and descendants. The figure also shows the development in the composition of the population by ancestry.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Distribution of candidates nominated for the Danish Parliament and the population aged over 15, by highest completed level of education
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The data shows the distribution of candidates nominated for the Danish Parliamentary elections, by highest completed level of education, and the distribution in the population in general.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Proportion of the population being a member of a voluntary association, by ancestry
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The data shows the trends in the proportion of people with Danish ancestry, immigrants and descendants of immigrants who responded that they belonged to an association or a club. The question was: ‘There are many associations in Denmark, for example trade unions, sports clubs, social clubs, residents’ associations, cultural and religious associations, consumer associations such as Coop and charitable associations such as the Red Cross. Are you a member of an association?’ The population groups descendants of immigrants and immigrants were put together in one category in 2016, which is why the proportion is the same for these two groups in 2016.
Source: Ministry of Immigration and Integration.
Relationship between income decile in the childhood home and income decile for 35-year-olds
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The data shows the distribution of income deciles for 35-year-olds according to the income decile of their childhood home at age 10. The figure shows only the most recent year. The x-axis of the figure shows the persons the income decile as 35-year-old while the values on the y-axis shows the persons as a 10-year-old.
Source: Statistics Denmark and Eurostat.
Average, standard hourly earnings, by sex
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The data shows the trends in average standard hourly earnings, by sex. The standard hourly wage indicates approximately the wage that has been agreed or the wage that the worker receives for each normal hour he or she works. The standard hourly earnings are independent of the number of hours of absence and overtime hours.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: LONS50.
Number of persons who immigrate to Denmark annually to work, by type of work permit and sex
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The data shows the development in the number of people who immigrate to Denmark annually to work, by sex. Data are disaggregated by ’EU/EEA, permit’, which includes EU citizens working in Denmark, and ’Work permit’, which includes all non-EU citizens who hold a visa permitting them to live and work in Denmark.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table VAN66KA.
Perceived financial burden of the cost of housing
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The data shows the development in the proportion of the population that perceives cost of housing to be a heavy burden, somewhat of a burden or no problem, by income groups divided into five quintiles. Only one adult per household was interviewed. Answers are assumed to cover all household members. The figures are based on a sample and thus subject to some statistical uncertainty.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: SILCA4B.
Financial burden of housing
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The data shows the trend in the financial burden of the cost of housing for homeowners in Denmark. The financial burden of housing is calculated as the ratio between housing costs and disposable income. The housing costs include interest expenses and taxes, but not repayments of the principal part of home loans. The data are for private individuals who live in dwellings (houses and apartments) that they personally own and occupy.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Relative price of selected public transport services
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The data shows the trend in prices for selected public transport services relative to the general price trend. The base year is 2025.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: PRIS01.
Proportion of people who can easily use bus and train services, even when there are many passengers
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The data shows the development in the perception of how accessible public transport is for people with physical and mental disabilities compared with the perception of people without disabilities.
Source: The Danish Centre for Social Science Research (VIVE).
The survey is carried out every 4 to 5 years, and according to VIVE, the next set of data is expected to be available by the end of 2026.
Number of DGNB-certified buildings and urban areas in Denmark by property type
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The data shows the development in the number of buildings in Denmark that are certified under the DGNB scheme, by property type and certification level.The DGNB scheme is a certification scheme that assesses how sustainable a building is based on environmental, economic, and social factors. It is used to document and promote sustainable construction in Denmark.
Source: Green Building Council Denmark.
Average labels across building categories
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The data shows the trends in the index score for the statutory energy labelling, by building categories. The indexed score is calculated by taking the average of the indexed energy label from 1 to 7, (labelled A to G in Denmark), where A = 7 (best), and G = 1 (worst).
Source: Danish Energy Agency.
Green spaces calculated as a proportion of the total area, by region
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The data shows the development in the proportion of green space in the country’s five regions.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: AREALDK2.
Number of listed buildings nationwide and in the five regions
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The data shows the development in the number of listed buildings in Denmark, in total and by region.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: KFRED1.
Quantity of household waste per capita, by region
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The data shows the development in the distribution of the quantity of household waste in tonnes per capita for the five regions and for the whole country. Household waste is defined as the following waste materials: organic waste, paper and cardboard, glass, plastic, metal and wood waste.
Source: Danish Environmental Protection Agency and Statistics Denmark.
Proportion of recycled household waste relative to the total amount of household waste, by region
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The data shows the development in the proportion of recycled household waste relative to the total amount of household waste for the five regions and for the whole country. Household waste is defined as the following materials: organic waste, paper and cardboard, glass, plastic, metal and wood waste.
Source: Danish Environmental Agency.
Proportion of household waste, by type of disposal in Denmark
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The figures show the development in the share of household waste (measured by weight) collected for different treatment methods. Waste collected for recycling is not synonymous with actual recycling, as during the processing stage waste may be sorted out for incineration or landfill.
Source: The Danish Environmental Protection Agency’s Waste Data System (ADS). Read more about the waste accounts here.
Number of electric passenger cars and buses relative to the total number of passenger cars and buses in Denmark
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The figures show the development in the total number of passenger cars and buses, as well as the share of electric passenger cars and buses as of 1 January in the reference year. Many more statistics on the stock of transport vehicles, newly registered and used cars, etc. can be found here.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: BIL10 and BIL12.
Proportion of public-sector newly registered cars and goods vans that run on electricity, by municipal, regional and central governments
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The figures show the development in the share of newly registered passenger cars and vans that run on electricity, broken down by municipality, region, and the state. The figures are compiled as of 31 December in the reference year. Many more statistics on the stock of transport vehicles, newly registered and used cars, etc. can be found here.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Perceived safety of public spaces
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The data shows the development in citizens’ basic sense of safety in their neighbourhood (all of Denmark). The statistics are based on responses to the following question: “On a scale from 1-7, where 1 means ‘I feel fundamentally safe in my neighbourhood’ and 7 means ‘I feel fundamentally unsafe in my neighbourhood,’ how safe or unsafe do you feel? By neighbourhood we mean the area immediately surrounding your residence.”
The responses are grouped so that:
- 1-3 indicate that citizens feel safe in their neighbourhood
- 4 indicates that citizens feel neither safe nor unsafe
- 5-7 indicate that citizens feel unsafe in their neighbourhood
Source: Ministry of Justice, Tryghedsundersøgelser (safety surveys).
Perceived safety of public spaces in particularly vulnerable residential areas
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The data shows the development in citizens’ basic sense of safety in Particularly Vulnerable Residential Areas. These areas are designated by the police districts under the National Police based on a professional policing assessment. Particularly Vulnerable Residential Areas often face challenges related to crime and incidents that create a sense of insecurity.
The statistics are based on responses to the following question: “On a scale from 1-7, where 1 means ‘I feel fundamentally safe in my neighbourhood’ and 7 means ‘I feel fundamentally unsafe in my neighbourhood,’ how safe or unsafe do you feel? By neighbourhood we mean the area immediately surrounding your residence.”
The responses are grouped so that:
- 1-3 indicate that citizens feel safe in their neighbourhood
- 4 indicates that citizens feel neither safe nor unsafe
- 5-7 indicate that citizens feel unsafe in their neighbourhood
Source: Ministry of Justice, Tryghedsundersøgelser (safety surveys).
Proportion of higher education study places located outside Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Odense, Aarhus and Aalborg, by level of education
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The data shows the development in the proportion of higher education places outside the major cities of Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus and Aalborg out of the total number of higher education places, by education level.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: UDDAKT11.
Proportion of Danish agricultural land used for organic and zero tillage farming
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The data shows the trends in the proportion of the Danish agricultural land area used for organic and zero or low tillage farming.
Number of earths that the citizens in Denmark consume in one year
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The data shows the the number of Earths required to support the entire world’s consumption and standard of living, including greenhouse gas emissions, if everyone in the world lived like the average citizen in Denmark. This figure is 4,7 Earths in 2025, the figure sis calculated based on 2023 data. The date when Denmark exceeded the consumption that Earth could support in one year if everyone lived like the average citizen in Denmark are calculated to be 25. March in 2015, 28. March in 2016, 11. April in 2017, 28. March in 2018, 29. March in 2019, 28. March in 2020, 26. March in 2021 and 26. March in 2022.
Source: York University Ecological Footprint Initiative, FoDaFo & Global Footprint Network.
Average food waste per person per week for single family homes and apartments
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Previous estimates of food waste per person per week cannot be directly compared with the figures for 2022, as the calculation method has changed. The indicator therefore only shows data for 2022, which is the most recent available estimate. The next assessment is expected to be carried out for the year 2025.
Source: Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Food waste in Danish sectors
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The data show food waste distributed across the five stages of the food value chain, measured in tonnes and kilograms per capita.
The increase from 2021 to 2022 is mainly due to higher production and to the fact that production residues from mink farming, following its closure, are no longer used as animal feed but are treated as waste; see Waste Statistics 2022.
The indicator differs from UN’s official definition. Instead, Denmark measures food waste in accordance with the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation (2019/1597).
Sources: The Danish Environmental Protection Agency and Eurostat.
Waste generated, by sectors
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The data shows the trends in the amount of waste generated by households and business and other services. The group ‘business and other services’ includes agriculture, forestry and fisheries, raw material extraction, manufacturing, utilities, construction, trade and transport, information and communication, financial and insurance services, real estate activities, business services, public administration, education and health as well as art, leisure and other services. The trend for business and other services is described in more detail in the figure below.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: AFFALD.
Total amount of recycling, incineration and landfill waste
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The data shows the trend in the amount of waste, by disposal methods (recycling, incineration and landfill).
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: AFFALD.
Supply of packaging, by type of material
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The data shows the trends in the supply of packaging, by material types (glass, plastic, paper and cardboard, iron and metal, wood and other). Today, the consumption of packaging and thus the packaging in the waste system is not measured; instead, the supply of packaging is estimated for a given year, i.e., the amount of packaging that firms market. The supply of packaging is an approximation of the consumption of packaging.
Source: The Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Number of green jobs
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The data shows the trend in the number of green jobs in private sector firms that produce goods or services with environmental protection and/or resource saving purposes. The statistics thus do not include green jobs in the public sector.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: GRON1.
Proportion of expenditure on organic food and beverages relative to total expenditure on food service in the public sector
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The data shows the trend in expenditure on organic beverages and food relative to the total expenditure on food service in the public sector. The public sector includes the central, regional and municipal governments, social security funds and foundations.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: OEKO88.
Proportion of residual waste in total household waste
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The data shows the trend in the share of residual waste relative to total household waste generation. Sorted waste includes organic waste, including garden waste; paper and cardboard; wood, including packaging and impregnation; glass, including packaging; iron and metal, including packaging; plastic and tyres; and electronics, batteries, etc. Residual waste is calculated as mixed municipal waste and similar, waste suitable for incineration and other waste.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: AFFALD.
Areas and affected municipalities with high risk of flooding
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Due to an increasing risk of flooding—among other factors as a result of climate change, urbanization, and changes in land use—new EU regulations on the assessment and management of flood risks came into force in 2007. The implementation of the EU Directive 2007/60/EC of 23 October 2007 means that all member states must plan for the management of extreme flooding.
In Denmark, the Minister for the Environment, through the Danish Coastal Authority (Kystdirektoratet), is responsible for implementing the directive. The purpose of the Flood Risk Act is to assess and manage the risk of flooding in particularly vulnerable areas within a national context. The law aims to reduce the negative consequences of potential flooding for human health, the environment, cultural heritage, and economic activity. You can read more about the Danish Coastal Authority’s designation of risk areas here.
Two planning periods have been completed: 2010–2015 and 2016–2022. At the beginning of the third planning period (2023–2027), the national risk assessment was revised based on evaluations of the previous periods. In this connection, the method for designating risk areas was changed, which resulted in a significant increase in the number of designated areas in 2024. The next designation round is expected to take place towards the end of 2029. The data source is the Danish Coastal Authority.
Number of claims for damage resulting from extreme weather
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The figures show the development in the number of compensation claims related to extreme weather. The amount of compensation paid out by insurance companies relating to extreme weather is shown in indicator 13.1.2b.
Source: Insurance & Pension Denmark.
Amount paid out by insurance companies for damage resulting from extreme weather
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The data shows the trends in the amount of compensation paid out by insurance companies for damage caused by extreme weather. The number of reported damages related to extreme weather is shown in indicator 13.1.2a.
Source: Insurance & Pension Denmark.
Denmark's total CO2-equivalent greenhouse gas emissions
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The data shows the trend in Denmark’s total greenhouse gas emissions, including CO2 from burning biomass. The total greenhouse gas emissions are calculated in CO2 equivalents (CO2e). This is done by converting emissions of other greenhouse gases, including, for example, methane gas, to the same unit as CO2 using conversion factors from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: DRIVHUS.
Trends in the population's attitude to and actions associated with the climate
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The data shows the trend in the population’s concern about the consequences of climate change and the population’s initiatives to reduce their own contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, to the survey question: ‘How worried are you that climate change will harm you personally?’ the proportion that answered ‘To a large extent’ and ‘To some extent’ are combined and shown in the figure. To the question: ‘Have you done anything to reduce your own contribution to greenhouse gas emissions?’ the figure shows the proportion who answered ‘Yes’.
Source: CONCITO.
The evolution of greenhouse gas emissions and the path to the goal of a reduction of 70 per cent compared to 1990
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The figures show the development of CO2 equivalents in Denmark as well as the reduction target of 70 percent compared to 1990. The total emission of greenhouse gases is measured in CO2 equivalents (CO2e). This is done by converting the emissions of other greenhouse gases, including methane and nitrous oxide, into the same unit as CO2 using conversion factors from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The measurement follows the guidelines of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the underlying Kyoto Protocol. The Danish greenhouse gas emission inventories include all sources described in the IPCC guidelines. The figures do not include international shipping and aviation, Danish companies' activities abroad, or the combustion of biomass.
Source: Denmark’s reporting to the UNFCCC.
Levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in fjords, coastal waters and open inner waters
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The data shows the trends in the annual average value of nitrogen and phosphorus in fjords, coastal waters and open inner waters. Nitrogen is inorganic nitrogen, which forms nitrate, nitrite and ammonium, which can be absorbed by plants for primary production. Phosphorus is dissolved inorganic phosphorus, i.e. phosphate that can be taken up by plants for primary production.
Source: Danish Centre for Environment and Energy, Aarhus University.
Levels of silicon in fjords, coastal waters and open inner waters
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The data shows the trends in the annual average value of silicon in fjords, coastal waters and open inner waters. Silicon is dissolved inorganic silicon, i.e. silicate that diatoms use to build their shells.
Source: Danish Centre for Environment and Energy, Aarhus University.
Tyres sold in Denmark
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The data shows the trend in the number of tyres sold. The statistics include all tyres sold in Denmark, including new tyres and re-tread tyres for passenger cars, motorcycles, vans, trucks, agricultural machinery and construction machinery.
Source: Danish Tyretrade Environmental Foundation.
Concentration of metals in marine sediment
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The figures show the concentration of metals calculated as the average for the period 2004–2012 and again for 2018–2023. The accumulation of metals in sediment is a long-term process and may vary from year to year; therefore, measurements of metals in sediment are calculated as an average over a multi-year period. Measurements are conducted approximately every five years when the Danish Environmental Protection Agency and the Danish Agency for Green Land Transition and Aquatic Environment plan the sampling.
Source: National Centre for Environment and Energy, Aarhus University
The extent of oxygen depletion in inner Danish waters
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The data show the development of oxygen depletion in the inner Danish waters. Oxygen depletion occurs when the oxygen concentration in the water is 4 mg/L or lower, and it is classified as severe when it falls below 2 mg/L. Moderate oxygen depletion (2-4 mg/L) causes fish and mobile seabed animals to move away. This phenomenon mainly occurs from July to November, with data provided for the month of September. The most extensive severe oxygen depletion was recorded in 2002, covering 4,341 km², while moderate oxygen depletion extended over 8,634 km². The average for the period 1989-2009 was 996 km² for severe oxygen depletion and 2,899 km² for moderate oxygen depletion.
Source: National Centre for Environment and Energy, Aarhus University.
Depth limit of eelgrass in inner Danish waters
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The data shows the concentration of metals calculated as the average between 2004 and 2012. Accumulation of metals in sediment is a long-term process and can vary from year to year, which is why measurements of metals in sediment are made as an average over a multi-year period.
Source: Danish Centre for Environment and Energy, Aarhus University.
Trend in bathing-water quality
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The data shows the trend in bathing-water quality, calculated using a bathing-water index. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency collects the municipalities’ bathing-water tests annually. In 2019, 9,422 tests were collected from 1,022 bathing-water locations. The tests screen for faecal coliform bacteria that are harmful to humans. Based on the tests, the bathing waters are classified as excellent (4), good (3), sufficient (2), poor (1) or not classified (0), and an average score in the interval 0-4 is computed from these classification scores.
Source: Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Proportion of MSC-certified catch in Danish waters
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The figures show the development in the share of Danish fishers' catches that are MSC certified. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international non-profit organization that operates the scientifically based MSC certification and labelling program for sustainable fishing. MSC is an official biodiversity indicator partner and provides data to the UN to help assess progress towards Aichi Targets 6 and 4.
Source: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
Proportion of fishing vessels by length relative to the total fleet of fishing vessels
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The data shows the trends in the proportion of registered fishing vessels in each size category relative to the total fishing fleet. www.statbank.dk/fisk1
Source: Danish Fisheries Agency.
Proportion of Natura 2000 areas relative to Denmark's total areal
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The figures show the development in the share of Natura 2000 areas relative to Denmark’s total area, divided into land area and marine territory.
Natura 2000 is the designation for protected areas in the EU. These areas are intended to preserve and protect natural habitats as well as wild animal and plant species that are rare, threatened, or characteristic of EU countries. When an area is designated as a Natura 2000 site, it implies that:
- a favourable conservation status must be ensured or restored for the various habitat types and species for which the area has been designated.
- the area must be protected against new activities that could harm nature within it.
- active efforts must be made to ensure or restore nature in the area. The basis for these efforts is the so-called Natura 2000 plans.
Source: Danish Agency for Green Transition and Aquatic Environment
Fulfilment of targets for lakes and watercourses
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The data shows the status of the fulfilment of the targets for watercourses and lakes. The data for the targets are from individual evaluations for the water area districts of Jutland and Funen, Zealand, Bornholm and international. The category ‘international’ is a cross-border water district consisting of the Danish part of the watercourse catchments that extend across the Danish-German land border. The condition of the watercourses is assessed on the basis of the quality elements small animals, plants and fish. The condition of the lakes is assessed on the basis of the quality elements phytoplankton, chlorophyll, macrophytes (aquatic plants) in cases where it is not possible to use phytoplankton and fish.
Source: Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Total forest and protected forest areas in Denmark
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The data shows the total forested area and area of protected forests in Denmark, measured in 1,000 hectares.
The data come from the official forest statistics, which up to 2024 are compiled by the University of Copenhagen (Forest & Landscape). The Danish Agency for Green Transition and Aquatic Environment has been responsible for the overall monitoring of forests since 2024. This task was previously carried out by the University of Copenhagen. The 2024 forest statistics are expected to be published by the end of 2026.
Area of sustainability-certified forests in Denmark
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The data shows PEFC- and FSC-certified forest areas in Denmark. The area is stated in 1,000 hectares. FSC-certified forest is forest managed according to international standards for environmental, social, and economic sustainability. PEFC-certified forest is forest managed sustainably according to nationally adapted guidelines approved by an international certification scheme.
Sources: Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Number of common Danish breeding birds
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The data shows the trend in the number of breeding birds within 133 species (common Danish breeding birds). 2010 = 100. Monitoring of the common Danish birds is part of a cooperative agreement between the Danish Ornithological Society and the Ministry of the Environment and Food of Denmark.
Source: Danish Ornithological Society (Birdlife Denmark).
The Danish Red List Index
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The figures show the development of the Red List Index. A Red List Index value of 1 means that all species are classified as Least Concern, while an index value of 0 means that all species have disappeared from Denmark. Red List assessments are carried out in periods. In the current period (2020–2030), assessments of 12,000 species are planned. The indicator cannot be updated before 2030.
Source: National Centre for Environment and Energy, Aarhus University.
Area virgin forest and biodiversity forest
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Number of CITES inspections leading to confiscation of one or more items
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The data shows the trend in the number of CITES inspections where one or more items were confiscated. The number of inspections is affected by the activity of the customs service; that is, there may be a blitz on CITES or on travellers from selected destinations for a period of time, which may result in more reported infringements being detected than would have been the case without such a periodic blitz.
Source: Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
Number of invasive species
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An invasive species is a species that has been introduced by humans to an area outside its natural range, where it causes harm to native flora and fauna. The indicator shows the number of animal and plant species on the list of species that behave invasively in Denmark. The list is based on the most recent revised assessment by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, in which the number of invasive species was reduced from previously (e.g. 136) to 77 following stricter criteria for invasiveness.
The species have been assessed based on their ability to spread, their impact on nature and ecosystems, their economic and health consequences, and the conservation value of the affected habitats.
There are two other legally binding lists of invasive species, which are regulated by legislation that, for example, restricts trade and transport at national and international levels. See the EU list and the national list of invasive species here. A species may be invasive in other parts of Europe and therefore appear on the EU list without being invasive in Denmark. This applies to several of the species that are no longer included on the Danish list of species that behave invasively.
Number of victims of reported violent crimes
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| As of January 2024, Theft from Bag and Luggage has been removed as a separate type of offense. This contributes to the large decrease in victims from 2023 to 2024. From 2022, an extended method have been used to search for errors in data on victims of homicide. The figures for 2001-2021 have been revised using the same error-finding method. # # The number of victims of homicide 2001-2009 is regarded as underestimated. # # The provisions of the Danish Criminal Code regarding sexual offences went through essential amendments taking effect from 1 July 2013. The amendments resulted in e.g. more categories of sexual offences than previously being placed under the provisions about rape (section 216). See more in [the documentation of statistics](http://www.dst.dk/declarations//a31ba8f4-1ef3-447d-80a9-e857db9471d1), in the chapter Comparability. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The data shows the trend in the number of victims of reported violent crimes. Violent crimes include violence and the like against a public authority, homicide and attempted homicide, common assault, assault causing actual bodily harm, assault causing grievous bodily harm, crime against life and limb, and crime against personal liberty. Victims of all ages are included.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: STRAF5.
Proportion of former prisoners who are convicted of new violent crime
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The data shows the trend in the proportion of previously imprisoned persons convicted of new violent crimes. Violent crimes include violence and the like against a public authority, homicide and attempted homicide, common assault, assault causing actual bodily harm, assault causing grievous bodily harm, crime against life and limb, and crime against personal liberty.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: RECIDIV3.
Number of notification(s) per 1,000 children aged 0-17 years
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The figures show the development in the number of children with notification(s) per 1,000 children aged 0-17. In the statistics, children with notification are counted, where the reason for the notification has been either abuse against a child/youth, for example sexual or violent, other form of neglect of a child/youth, high level of conflict or violence in the home between adults or insufficient care from parents. Children with multiple notifications count only once.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Number of reports of force on children and adolescents
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When a use of force occurs at a residential institution, a 24-hour institution, or in a specialized foster family, it must be reported to the municipality responsible for the placement, and the social supervisory authority (Socialtilsynet) must receive a copy of the report. Reports on the use of force form part of the social supervisory authority’s assessment of the overall quality of the service. Use of force may include, for example, physical intervention, such as holding or escorting a child or young person, because the child or young person posed a danger to themselves or others.
Information on the number of reported uses of force in the child and youth sector is collected by the five social supervisory authorities in Denmark and published in the authorities’ annual reports, as well as in appendices to the annual report “Socialtilsynenes virksomhed” (The Activities of the Social Supervisory Authorities), which is published by the Danish Social and Housing Agency (Social- og Boligstyrelsen).
Number of cases received at the district courts
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The data shows the trend in the number of cases received by the district courts.
Source: Courts of Denmark.
Number of long-term pre-trial detentions in total
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The figures show the total number of long-term pre-trial detentions lasting more than 90 days. During the period, the method of calculation was changed, leading to a data break. Previously, the duration of pre-trial detention was recorded until sentencing or case dismissal, but now the duration is counted until release, which typically extends the period. Additionally, interrupted cases are counted as two separate cases from 2018 onwards, whereas they were previously treated as a single case. Therefore, figures prior to 2018 cannot be directly compared with data from 2018 and onwards.
Source: Director of Public Prosecutions and the Ministry of Justice.
Proportion of long-term pre-trial detentions
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The figures show the proportion of pre-trial detentions that are long-term. Long-term pre-trial detentions are defined as detentions lasting more than 90 days. During the period, the method of calculation was changed, resulting in a data break. Previously, the duration of pre-trial detentions was recorded up to sentencing or case dismissal, but it is now counted until release, which typically extends the period. Additionally, interrupted cases are counted as two separate cases from 2018 onwards, whereas they were previously treated as a single case. Therefore, proportions prior to 2018 cannot be directly compared with data from 2018 and beyond.
Source: Director of Public Prosecutions and the Ministry of Justice.
Number of solitary confinement placements
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The data shows the trend in the number of solitary confinement placements in the form of isolation alone in a cell and away from the rest of the prison community.
Source: The Prison and Probation Service.
Number of Money Laundering Secretariat notifications
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The data shows the trend in the number of notifications to the Money Laundering Secretariat at the State Prosecutor for Serious Economic and International Crime about suspected money laundering.
Source: Money Laundering Secretariat.
Denmark's Corruption Perceptions Index score
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The data shows the trend in Denmark’s score on the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index. The index goes from 0 to 100, where 100 is the lowest level for perceived corruption. Denmark ranks 1 out of 182 countries as the least corrupt country in 2025. Scoring 182 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption. Denmark is the highest ranked nation since 2012 with the exception of 2017 where New Zealand scored one point higher than Denmark. Only a small group of 15 countries, mainly in Western Europe and Asia-Pacific, manage to get scores above 75.
Source: Transparency International.
Proportion of the population that is satisfied with and trust Danish institutions
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The data shows the proportion of the population that states that they are satisfied and have confidence in the national government and institutions.
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Proportion of eligible citizens who voted in the Danish parliamentary, European parliamentary, regional and municipal elections.
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The data shows the development in the proportion of eligible voters in the population who participated in the European parliamentary, Danish parliamentary, regional and municipal elections.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Number of verdicts handed down in accordance with section 266 b of the criminal code, the hate speech section
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The data shows the number of verdicts handed down in accordance with section 266 b of the criminal code, the hate speech section. This includes both primary and secondary alleged offences, but the latter only constitutes a minority share. The cases are disaggregated by decision types.
Source. Statistics Denmark.
Number of cases heard by the Equal Treatment Board by type of case
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The data shows the development in the number of cases that the Board of Equal Treatment dealt with. The cases are disaggregated by type of case.
Source: The National Social Appeals Board.
Foreign direct investment to least developed countries and other developing countries as a share of total foreign direct investment to developing countries
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The data shows foreign direct investment from Denmark to the least developed countries and to other developing countries as a share of the total foreign direct investment to all developing countries calculated as a percentage. The figures are for Danish outward direct investments excl. pass through investments (stock). The country is the first counterparty country. Countries are categorized according to the OECD's list of developing countries, see The DAC list of ODA Recipients 2025.
Source: Danish National Bank.
Total foreign direct investment to developing countries
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Total foreign direct investment from Denmark to developing countries. Countries are categorized according to the OECD's list of developing countries, see The DAC list of ODA Recipients 2025.
Source: Danish National Bank.
Migrant remittances out of Denmark
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The data shows the development in migrant remittances out of Denmark in DKK. Data are estimated in USD and are converted to DKK using the annual average exchange rate from Danmarks Nationalbank.
Source: The World Bank.
The debt and wealth of private households in Denmark
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The data shows the trends in real and financial assets and the debt share in total wealth.
Source: Statistics Denmark.
Number of foreign student exchange stays in Denmark and number of Danish student exchange stays abroad
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The data shows the trends in number of foreign student exchange stays in Denmark and number of Danish student exchange stays abroad. The same student can have several stays and, thereby, be counted several times.
Source: Statistics Denmark, table: UDVSTD02.
Proportion of imported goods from developing and least developed countries out of total Danish imports of goods
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The data shows the development in the share of imported goods from developing countries by country group out of the total imports of goods.
Source. Statistics Denmark.
Denmark¿s Ranking on the Commitment to Development Index (Ranking Closer to 1 Indicates Greater Engagement)
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The figures show Denmark’s overall ranking and score across the various categories in the Commitment to Development Index (CDI). The ranking assesses the extent to which a developed country’s policies, taken as a whole, contribute to development in developing countries. Each category is scored on a scale from 0 to 100. Denmark’s overall ranking has been declining according to the CDI assessments. Denmark ranked first in 2015 and is assessed to be in 14th place in 2025. When Denmark is evaluated in relation to the expectations associated with its income level, the overall ranking falls to 26th place.
The first assessment was conducted in 2003. In 2019, the scoring system was revised, which means that data from 2003–2019 are not included, as they are not directly comparable with the new scoring values for the different categories.
Source: Center for Global Development.
Number of Danish members of the UN Global Compact by type of organisation
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The data shows the trend in the number of Danish organisations that are members of the UN Global Compact by type of organisation. SMEs are defined as enterprises with fewer than 250 full-time employees.
Source: UN Global Compact Network Denmark.
Proportion of the universities' research collaboration agreements by type of collaboration partner
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The data shows the development in the universities’ research collaboration agreements by type of collaboration partner.
Source: Ministry of Higher Education and Science.