Economy, jobs and prices in Bornholm (Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark): official figures
GDP per person was 33,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 83% of the EU average (127% for Denmark); the lowest of 11 provinces in Denmark.
How big is the economy of Bornholm?
The local economy produced €1.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2024.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Bornholm?
About 18,490 people worked in Bornholm in 2024 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average income in Bornholm, Denmark?
Average disposable income in the Bornholm province was DKK 242,923 per adult in 2024 (the lowest of 11 provinces (landsdele); Denmark: DKK 287,682), up 28% from DKK 189,477 in 2015.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary before tax in Bornholm, Denmark?
Total income before tax averaged DKK 360,982 per person aged 15+ in Bornholm in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 428,795 (the lowest of 11 provinces (landsdele)).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Bornholm, Denmark?
Wage earners living in Bornholm received on average DKK 336,902 in wages and salaries in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 416,544; that ranks the lowest of 11 provinces (landsdele).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Bornholm, Denmark?
In 2025 the average pre-tax income of women aged 15+ in the Bornholm province was 17.2% below that of men (the lowest of 11 provinces (landsdele); Denmark: 23.9%).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much do self-employed people earn in Bornholm, Denmark?
Entrepreneurial income in the Bornholm province averaged DKK 22,392 per adult in 2025, 3rd highest of 11 provinces (landsdele).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much capital income do people have in Bornholm, Denmark?
Interest, dividends and other capital income averaged DKK 16,276 per person aged 15+ in Bornholm in 2025, 2nd lowest of 11 provinces (landsdele) (below the national figure of DKK 26,193).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much tax do people pay in Bornholm, Denmark?
The average tax bill per adult in the Bornholm province was DKK 114,652 in 2025 (the lowest of 11 provinces (landsdele); national average DKK 142,835).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Bornholm?
The largest part of the economy of Bornholm in 2024 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 34.3% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (23.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Bornholm?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 13.2% of output in 2024, against 22.4% for Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Bornholm growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.2 billion in 2015 to €1.5 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 23% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Bornholm?
Of the 18,490 jobs located in Bornholm in 2024, 40% in public services, education, health and other services, 10% in industry and 4.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Bornholm?
The number of people working in Bornholm rose by 5.5% between 2015 and 2024, to 18,490.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Bornholm compares with other provinces in Denmark
Average disposable income per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2024)
Bornholm ranks 11 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average disposable income per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Østjylland | DKK 278,405 |
| 6 | Sydjylland | DKK 275,846 |
| 7 | Vestjylland | DKK 267,930 |
| 8 | Vest- og Sydsjælland | DKK 262,125 |
| 9 | North Denmark | DKK 261,784 |
| 10 | Fyn | DKK 259,112 |
| 11 | Bornholm | DKK 242,923 |
Average total income before tax per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2025)
Bornholm ranks 11 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average total income before tax per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Østjylland | DKK 413,189 |
| 6 | Sydjylland | DKK 409,475 |
| 7 | Vestjylland | DKK 400,960 |
| 8 | North Denmark | DKK 392,972 |
| 9 | Fyn | DKK 391,638 |
| 10 | Vest- og Sydsjælland | DKK 389,639 |
| 11 | Bornholm | DKK 360,982 |
Average wages and salaries per wage earner (DKK a year) (2025)
Bornholm ranks 11 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average wages and salaries per wage earner (DKK a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Sydjylland | DKK 394,119 |
| 6 | Vest- og Sydsjælland | DKK 393,458 |
| 7 | Østjylland | DKK 392,439 |
| 8 | Vestjylland | DKK 378,543 |
| 9 | North Denmark | DKK 375,396 |
| 10 | Fyn | DKK 374,743 |
| 11 | Bornholm | DKK 336,902 |
Gender gap in average pre-tax income (women below men, %) (2025)
Bornholm ranks 11 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Gender gap in average pre-tax income (women below men, %) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Østsjælland | 24.1% |
| 6 | Københavns omegn | 24.1% |
| 7 | Sydjylland | 24.0% |
| 8 | Fyn | 23.9% |
| 9 | Byen København | 21.1% |
| 10 | Vest- og Sydsjælland | 20.8% |
| 11 | Bornholm | 17.2% |
Average income tax and labour market contributions per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2025)
Bornholm ranks 11 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average income tax and labour market contributions per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Østjylland | DKK 136,492 |
| 6 | Sydjylland | DKK 130,161 |
| 7 | Vestjylland | DKK 128,037 |
| 8 | Fyn | DKK 127,131 |
| 9 | North Denmark | DKK 125,835 |
| 10 | Vest- og Sydsjælland | DKK 125,142 |
| 11 | Bornholm | DKK 114,652 |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2024)
Bornholm ranks 10 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Vestjylland | 24.6% |
| 6 | North Denmark | 19.2% |
| 7 | Fyn | 15.5% |
| 8 | Østjylland | 14.5% |
| 9 | Østsjælland | 13.6% |
| 10 | Bornholm | 13.2% |
| 11 | Byen København | 4.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2024)
Bornholm ranks 7 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fyn | 26.4% |
| 5 | North Denmark | 24.8% |
| 6 | Vestjylland | 24.3% |
| 7 | Bornholm | 23.2% |
| 8 | Københavns omegn | 22.5% |
| 9 | Sydjylland | 21.8% |
| 10 | Nordsjælland | 21.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
Bornholm ranks 1 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bornholm | 34.3% |
| 2 | Østsjælland | 30.7% |
| 3 | Fyn | 30.6% |
| 4 | North Denmark | 27.1% |
| 5 | Vest- og Sydsjælland | 26.2% |
| 6 | Østjylland | 25.2% |
| 7 | Vestjylland | 23.4% |
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