Labour market performance has been strong
Tensions in the labour market persist despite the economic slowdown
Tensions in the labour market have been widespread
Public employment has increased, especially in the central administration
Labour shortages reflect an imbalance between labour demand and supply
Foreign-born workers have significantly contributed to employment growth
Unit labour costs have increased moderately
There is room to increase employment rates further
Working hours are low compared to other OECD countries
Population ageing will weigh on labour supply
The foreign-born population is lower than in many OECD countries
There is room to improve policies to attract migrants
Financial disincentives to work remain high for middle earners
Estimated impact of the 2023 reform of personal income taxation
Financial incentives to increase working hours are relatively low
Early retirement schemes reduce gaps across groups in life expectancy after retirement
Projected change in early retirement
Job mobility declines with age but hiring rates of older workers can improve
Working conditions could be improved
Labour market entry could be faster
There is room to improve policies to integrate migrants
Second-generation migrants are more likely to leave school early
Unmet mental healthcare needs have a significant cost
Despite strong digital skills, shortages in ICT skills have remained high
Despite high demand in the labour market, too few graduates opt for STEM studies
Occupational gender segregation in Denmark
There is a relatively high proportion of young adults with low educational attainment
Reported shortages of VET teachers are high and likely to persist
Participation in adult education is high, but could improve for low skilled workers
More LTC workers are needed to keep the ratio of caregivers to the elderly population constant, but tenure in the sector is low
The care sector often uses non-standard employment
Denmark could recruit more foreign-born care workers