Productivity vs. educational attainment in Denmark
Denmark: Productivity vs. educational attainment was 88.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
88.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
4th
of 130 countries
All-time high
90.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 2021
All-time low
12.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 1951
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Productivity vs. educational attainment in Denmark, 1950–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per hour.
Analysis
In 2023, productivity vs. educational attainment in Denmark stood at 88.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, productivity vs. educational attainment in Denmark peaked at 90.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2021 and was at its lowest, 12.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, in 1951.
Denmark ranks 4th of 130 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Productivity vs. educational attainment in Denmark, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 12.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | — |
| 1951 | 12.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -2.2% |
| 1952 | 12.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.9% |
| 1953 | 13.29 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.7% |
| 1954 | 13.71 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.2% |
| 1955 | 13.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.7% |
| 1956 | 14.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.3% |
| 1957 | 15.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.5% |
| 1958 | 15.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.4% |
| 1959 | 16.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.7% |
| 1960 | 17.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.9% |
| 1961 | 17.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.2% |
| 1962 | 18.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 18.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 19.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 19.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.8% |
| 1966 | 19.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.3% |
| 1967 | 21.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.0% |
| 1968 | 22.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.3% |
| 1969 | 24.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.6% |
| 1970 | 24.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 25.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 27.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.3% |
| 1973 | 28.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 28.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 30.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.6% |
| 1976 | 31.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 32.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 33.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 34.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 34.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.0% |
| 1981 | 34.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.1% |
| 1982 | 35.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.8% |
| 1983 | 35.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 35.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 35.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 37.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 39.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.0% |
| 1988 | 40.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 41.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 43.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.8% |
| 1991 | 44.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 46.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 47.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 50.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 51.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 52.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 54.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 54.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 55.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 58.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 57.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 58.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 61.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 64.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 64.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 66.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 69.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 69.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 75.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 77.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 78.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 77.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 77.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 75.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 77.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 80.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 81.62 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 85.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 89.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 90.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 89.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 88.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.4% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 88.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 1.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 88.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 1.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 13.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 12.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 16.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1960s | 19.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 17.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 24.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1970s | 29.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 24.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 34.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 37.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 34.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 41.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 50.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 43.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 55.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 63.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 57.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 69.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 78.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 75.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 85.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 89.53 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 88.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 90.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 1 Ireland 158.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 2 Norway 130.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 3 Switzerland 99.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 5 Austria 84.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 6 Netherlands 84.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 7 Luxembourg 84.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour 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 productivity vs. educational attainment in Denmark?
- Productivity vs. educational attainment in Denmark was 88.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest productivity vs. educational attainment recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 90.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2021.
- What is the lowest productivity vs. educational attainment recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 1951.
- How does Denmark rank for productivity vs. educational attainment?
- Denmark ranks 4th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is productivity vs. educational attainment rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Productivity vs. educational attainment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Productivity is calculated as GDP divided by the total number of hours worked in the economy. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.