Denmark Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Denmark's services employment was 79.57% in 2025, ranked 160th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Denmark's services employment stood at 79.57% in 2025, a rise of +0.24% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.75% by 2026. Denmark ranked 160th globally.
Denmark’s share of employment in services has risen steadily over the 35‑year series, climbing from a low of 67.78 in 1991 to an all‑time high of 79.57 in 2025, which places the country at rank 160 globally. The upward trajectory mirrors the structural shift toward a knowledge‑intensive economy and aligns closely with the United States, whose services employment rate stood at 79.56 in the same year, and with Norway at 79.66. The increase reflects expanding demand for high‑skill occupations in finance, information technology, and health care, while traditional manufacturing has contracted. Persistent labor‑market reforms, high levels of female participation, and strong collective bargaining have reinforced the services sector’s dominance. Should demographic ageing accelerate or automation reshape low‑skill service jobs, the growth rate could moderate; however, continued investment in digital infrastructure and vocational training is likely to sustain Denmark’s upward trend in services employment.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 80.24% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 80.00% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 79.75% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.57% | +0.24% | #160 |
| 2024 | 79.33% | +0.61% | #159 |
| 2023 | 78.72% | −0.09% | #160 |
| 2022 | 78.81% | +0.21% | #165 |
| 2021 | 78.60% | −0.41% | #164 |
| 2020 | 79.01% | −0.22% | #169 |
| 2019 | 79.23% | +0.33% | #170 |
| 2018 | 78.90% | −0.05% | #168 |
| 2017 | 78.95% | +0.33% | #169 |
| 2016 | 78.62% | +0.53% | #168 |
| 2015 | 78.08% | −0.07% | #167 |
| 2014 | 78.15% | +0.38% | #169 |
| 2013 | 77.77% | +0.17% | #168 |
| 2012 | 77.59% | +0.02% | #169 |
| 2011 | 77.57% | −0.02% | #170 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's services employment was 79.57% in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's services employment peaked at 79.57% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Denmark was 67.78% in 1991.
Denmark ranks 160th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's services employment is projected to reach 79.75% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Denmark in 2025 was 79.57%. This ranks 160th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_services-employment,
title = {Denmark Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}