Economy, jobs and prices in Vestjylland (Central Denmark, Denmark): official figures
GDP per person was 44,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 112% of the EU average (127% for Denmark); 5th highest of 11 provinces in Denmark.
How big is the economy of Vestjylland?
The local economy produced €24.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2024.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Vestjylland?
About 233,750 people worked in Vestjylland in 2024 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average income in Vestjylland, Denmark?
In 2024 the average resident of Vestjylland aged 15+ had DKK 267,930 to spend after tax, 5th lowest of 11 provinces (landsdele) and below the national figure of DKK 287,682, up 28% from DKK 208,983 in 2015.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary before tax in Vestjylland, Denmark?
Total income before tax averaged DKK 400,960 per person aged 15+ in the Vestjylland province in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 428,795 (5th lowest of 11 provinces (landsdele)).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Vestjylland, Denmark?
Wage earners living in the Vestjylland province received on average DKK 378,543 in wages and salaries in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 416,544; that ranks 4th lowest of 11 provinces (landsdele).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Vestjylland, Denmark?
In 2025 the average pre-tax income of women aged 15+ in the province of Vestjylland was 27.8% below that of men (the highest of 11 provinces (landsdele); Denmark: 23.9%).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much do self-employed people earn in Vestjylland, Denmark?
Entrepreneurial income in the province of Vestjylland averaged DKK 25,361 per adult in 2025, the highest of 11 provinces (landsdele).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much capital income do people have in Vestjylland, Denmark?
Interest, dividends and other capital income averaged DKK 20,600 per person aged 15+ in the Vestjylland province in 2025, 4th 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 Vestjylland, Denmark?
The average tax bill per adult in the province of Vestjylland was DKK 128,037 in 2025 (5th lowest of 11 provinces (landsdele); national average DKK 142,835).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Vestjylland?
The largest part of the economy of Vestjylland in 2024 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 24.6% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (24.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Vestjylland?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 24.6% of output in 2024, against 22.4% for Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Vestjylland growing?
Gross value added rose from €16.2 billion in 2015 to €21.9 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 35% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Vestjylland?
Of the 233,750 jobs located in Vestjylland in 2024, 34% in public services, education, health and other services, 18% in industry and 4.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Vestjylland?
The number of people working in Vestjylland rose by 7.7% between 2015 and 2024, to 233,750.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Vestjylland compares with other provinces in Denmark
Average disposable income per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2024)
Vestjylland ranks 7 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average disposable income per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Byen København | DKK 303,697 |
| 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 |
Average total income before tax per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2025)
Vestjylland ranks 7 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average total income before tax per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Østsjælland | DKK 458,645 |
| 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 |
Average wages and salaries per wage earner (DKK a year) (2025)
Vestjylland ranks 8 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)
Vestjylland ranks 1 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Gender gap in average pre-tax income (women below men, %) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vestjylland | 27.8% |
| 2 | Nordsjælland | 27.6% |
| 3 | Østjylland | 25.0% |
| 4 | North Denmark | 24.2% |
| 5 | Østsjælland | 24.1% |
| 6 | Københavns omegn | 24.1% |
| 7 | Sydjylland | 24.0% |
Average income tax and labour market contributions per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2025)
Vestjylland ranks 7 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average income tax and labour market contributions per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Byen København | DKK 155,943 |
| 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 |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2024)
Vestjylland ranks 5 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nordsjælland | 34.7% |
| 3 | Vest- og Sydsjælland | 30.6% |
| 4 | Sydjylland | 25.1% |
| 5 | Vestjylland | 24.6% |
| 6 | North Denmark | 19.2% |
| 7 | Fyn | 15.5% |
| 8 | Østjylland | 14.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2024)
Vestjylland ranks 6 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Østjylland | 27.6% |
| 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% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
Vestjylland ranks 7 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | North Denmark | 27.1% |
| 5 | Vest- og Sydsjælland | 26.2% |
| 6 | Østjylland | 25.2% |
| 7 | Vestjylland | 23.4% |
| 8 | Byen København | 23.2% |
| 9 | Sydjylland | 21.8% |
| 10 | Nordsjælland | 20.5% |
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