Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Denmark

Denmark: Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) was 16.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
16.9%
Change on year
up 5.6%
World rank
14th
of 45 countries
All-time high
77.5%
in 2021
All-time low
5.0%
in 2010
Years of data
10
2010–2024

Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Denmark, 2010–2024

0204060802010201720242010: 5 %2011: 8.5 %2013: 7.3 %2015: 8.3 %2017: 8.8 %2020: 17.4 %2021: 77.5 %2022: 14.9 %2023: 16 %2024: 16.9 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Denmark recorded 16.9% for proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in 2024.

The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 131.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Denmark peaked at 77.5% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5.0%, in 2010.

That places Denmark 14th out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any subject), 25-74 years old, male (%) in Denmark, 2010 to 2024.
Year % Change
2010 5.0%
2011 8.5% +70.0%
2013 7.3% -14.1%
2015 8.3% +13.7%
2017 8.8% +6.0%
2020 17.4% +97.7%
2021 77.5% +345.4%
2022 14.9% -80.8%
2023 16.0% +7.4%
2024 16.9% +5.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 7.6% 5.0% 8.8% 5
2020s 28.5% 14.9% 77.5% 5

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 11 Brazil 18.4% compare
  2. 12 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 17.6% compare
  3. 13 Austria 17.5% compare
  4. 15 Slovenia 16.3% compare
  5. 16 Czechia 15.1% compare
  6. 16 Japan 15.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Denmark?
Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Denmark was 16.9% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 77.5% in 2021.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 5.0% in 2010.
How does Denmark rank for proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any)?
Denmark ranks 14th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 131.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any subject), 25-74 years old, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any subject), 25-74 years old, male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
45 places, 373 data points, 2010–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release