Participation rates in selected education levels at regional level in Denmark
Denmark: Participation rates in selected education levels at regional level was 25.7 Rate in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
25.7 Rate
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
4th
of 29 countries
All-time high
27.2 Rate
in 2019
All-time low
25.7 Rate
in 2024
Years of data
5
2019–2024
Participation rates in selected education levels at regional level in Denmark, 2019–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
In 2024, participation rates in selected education levels at regional level in Denmark stood at 25.7 Rate. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
That places Denmark 4th out of 29 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Participation rates in selected education levels at regional level in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 27.2 Rate | — |
| 2021 | 26.9 Rate | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 26.7 Rate | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 26.1 Rate | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 25.7 Rate | -1.5% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 25.7 Rate is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 21.8 Rate, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 25.7 Rate is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.95 Rate, 1.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27.2 Rate | 27.2 Rate | 27.2 Rate | 1 |
| 2020s | 26.35 Rate | 25.7 Rate | 26.9 Rate | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 1 Mayotte 37.6 Rate compare
- 2 Sweden 28.3 Rate compare
- 3 Finland 27 Rate compare
- 5 Guadeloupe 23.7 Rate compare
- 6 Netherlands 23.5 Rate compare
- 6 Netherlands 23.5 Rate compare
More education data for Denmark
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation rates in selected education levels at regional level in Denmark?
- Participation rates in selected education levels at regional level in Denmark was 25.7 Rate in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation rates in selected education levels at regional level recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 27.2 Rate in 2019.
- What is the lowest participation rates in selected education levels at regional level recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.7 Rate in 2024.
- How does Denmark rank for participation rates in selected education levels at regional level?
- Denmark ranks 4th out of 29 countries with data for 2024.
- Is participation rates in selected education levels at regional level rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation rates in selected education levels at regional level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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