Primary education, teachers, per unit of GDP in Denmark
Denmark: Primary education, teachers, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, teachers, per unit of GDP in Denmark, 1985–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp in Denmark is 0 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp in Denmark peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2024.
That places Denmark 178th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary education, teachers, per unit of GDP in Denmark, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -29.0% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -20.5% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -20.8% |
| 1992 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.1% |
| 1993 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +23.4% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -15.1% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +14.9% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -48.9% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +19.7% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 75% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 65% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 2 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 175 Andorra 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 176 New Zealand 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 177 Japan 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 179 Bahamas 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 180 South Korea 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 181 United Kingdom 0 units per US$ of GDP 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 primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp in Denmark?
- Primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp in Denmark was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1985.
- What is the lowest primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- How does Denmark rank for primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp?
- Denmark ranks 178th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary education, teachers, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Primary education, teachers divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Primary education, teachers ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Primary education, teachers Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Primary education, teachers divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.