Economy, jobs and prices in North Denmark, Denmark: official figures
GDP per person was 39,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 100% of the EU average; 4th highest of 5 regions in Denmark. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of North Denmark?
The regional economy produced €30.6 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 7.8% of Denmark's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in North Denmark?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 6.5% in 2025, against 6.4% for Denmark and 6.0% across the EU; 3rd highest of 5 regions in Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in North Denmark?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 13.7% in 2025, against 13.8% for Denmark; 3rd highest of 5 regions in Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much does North Denmark spend on research and development?
Spending on research and development came to 1.74% of GDP in 2023 (3.07% nationally).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average income in North Denmark (Region Nordjylland)?
People aged 15 and over in the North Denmark Region had an average disposable income of DKK 261,784 in 2024, after tax and interest, below the national figure of DKK 287,682; that is the lowest of 5 regions, up 30% from DKK 201,423 in 2015.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary before tax in North Denmark (Region Nordjylland)?
Total income before tax averaged DKK 392,972 per person aged 15+ in the North Denmark Region in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 428,795 (the lowest of 5 regions).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in North Denmark (Region Nordjylland)?
Wage earners living in the North Denmark Region received on average DKK 375,396 in wages and salaries in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 416,544; that ranks the lowest of 5 regions.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in North Denmark (Region Nordjylland)?
In 2025 the average pre-tax income of women aged 15+ in North Denmark was 24.2% below that of men (2nd highest of 5 regions; Denmark: 23.9%).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much do self-employed people earn in North Denmark (Region Nordjylland)?
Entrepreneurial income in North Denmark averaged DKK 20,751 per adult in 2025, 2nd highest of 5 regions.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much capital income do people have in North Denmark (Region Nordjylland)?
Interest, dividends and other capital income averaged DKK 19,361 per person aged 15+ in the North Denmark Region in 2025, 2nd lowest of 5 regions (below the national figure of DKK 26,193).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much tax do people pay in North Denmark (Region Nordjylland)?
The average tax bill per adult in North Denmark was DKK 125,835 in 2025 (the lowest of 5 regions; national average DKK 142,835).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow many people in North Denmark are long-term unemployed?
Long-term unemployment (people out of work for a year or more) stood at 1.1% of the labour force in 2025, against 0.9% for Denmark as a whole and 1.9% across the EU; the highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 1.6%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in North Denmark?
Unemployment among women was 5.5% in 2025, against 6.4% for Denmark as a whole and 6.2% across the EU; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 6.7%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in North Denmark are in work?
The employment rate for women aged 20 to 64 reached 74.5% in 2025, against 76.7% for Denmark as a whole and 71.3% across the EU; 3rd highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 69.7%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of North Denmark growing?
Output (gross value added, after inflation) changed by 1.7% in 2024, compared with 3.8% nationally; 2nd lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2014 it was 0.0%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in North Denmark?
Residents of North Denmark owned 518 cars per 1,000 people in 2024, compared with 478 nationally; the highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2014 it was 431.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in North Denmark?
Employers paid an average of €44,179 per employee in 2024, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €48,790 across Denmark; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit North Denmark?
Hotels, campsites and other tourist accommodation recorded 5.0 million nights in 2025, 30% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in North Denmark?
The largest part of the economy of North Denmark in 2024 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 27.1% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (24.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is North Denmark?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 19.2% of output in 2024, against 22.4% for Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of North Denmark growing?
Gross value added rose from €20.4 billion in 2015 to €27.1 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 33% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in North Denmark?
Of the 302,700 jobs located in North Denmark in 2024, 36% in public services, education, health and other services, 14% in industry and 3.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in North Denmark?
The number of people working in North Denmark rose by 10.2% between 2015 and 2024, to 302,700.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow North Denmark compares with other regions
Average disposable income per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2024)
North Denmark ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average disposable income per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Region of Denmark | DKK 321,923 |
| 2 | Zealand | DKK 276,982 |
| 3 | Central Denmark | DKK 275,121 |
| 4 | Southern Denmark | DKK 268,948 |
| 5 | North Denmark | DKK 261,784 |
Average total income before tax per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2025)
North Denmark ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average total income before tax per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Region of Denmark | DKK 479,340 |
| 2 | Zealand | DKK 410,503 |
| 3 | Central Denmark | DKK 409,374 |
| 4 | Southern Denmark | DKK 402,116 |
| 5 | North Denmark | DKK 392,972 |
Average wages and salaries per wage earner (DKK a year) (2025)
North Denmark ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average wages and salaries per wage earner (DKK a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Region of Denmark | DKK 466,446 |
| 2 | Zealand | DKK 415,459 |
| 3 | Central Denmark | DKK 388,254 |
| 4 | Southern Denmark | DKK 386,207 |
| 5 | North Denmark | DKK 375,396 |
Gender gap in average pre-tax income (women below men, %) (2025)
North Denmark ranks 2 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gender gap in average pre-tax income (women below men, %) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Denmark | 25.9% |
| 2 | North Denmark | 24.2% |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | 23.9% |
| 4 | Capital Region of Denmark | 23.7% |
| 5 | Zealand | 21.8% |
Average income tax and labour market contributions per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2025)
North Denmark ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average income tax and labour market contributions per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Region of Denmark | DKK 167,130 |
| 2 | Zealand | DKK 134,912 |
| 3 | Central Denmark | DKK 133,855 |
| 4 | Southern Denmark | DKK 128,911 |
| 5 | North Denmark | DKK 125,835 |
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
North Denmark ranks 1 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Denmark | 1.1% |
| 2 | Capital Region of Denmark | 0.9% |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | 0.9% |
| 4 | Zealand | 0.9% |
| 5 | Central Denmark | 0.8% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
North Denmark ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Denmark | 6.9% |
| 2 | Capital Region of Denmark | 6.6% |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | 6.1% |
| 4 | Zealand | 5.8% |
| 5 | North Denmark | 5.5% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
North Denmark ranks 3 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Region of Denmark | 80.5% |
| 2 | Central Denmark | 75.5% |
| 3 | North Denmark | 74.5% |
| 4 | Southern Denmark | 74.3% |
| 5 | Zealand | 73.6% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
North Denmark ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Region of Denmark | 6.1% |
| 2 | Zealand | 4.1% |
| 3 | Central Denmark | 1.9% |
| 4 | North Denmark | 1.7% |
| 5 | Southern Denmark | 1.1% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
North Denmark ranks 1 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Denmark | 518 |
| 2 | Southern Denmark | 514 |
| 3 | Zealand | 502 |
| 4 | Central Denmark | 500 |
| 5 | Capital Region of Denmark | 416 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2024)
North Denmark ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Region of Denmark | €53,831 |
| 2 | Central Denmark | €46,434 |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | €45,991 |
| 4 | Zealand | €44,508 |
| 5 | North Denmark | €44,179 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
North Denmark ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Nights spent in tourist accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Region of Denmark | 15.8 million |
| 2 | Southern Denmark | 11.0 million |
| 3 | Central Denmark | 5.9 million |
| 4 | North Denmark | 5.0 million |
| 5 | Zealand | 3.3 million |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2024)
North Denmark ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zealand | 25.8% |
| 2 | Capital Region of Denmark | 23.5% |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | 21.8% |
| 4 | North Denmark | 19.2% |
| 5 | Central Denmark | 17.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2024)
North Denmark ranks 3 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Region of Denmark | 26.9% |
| 2 | Central Denmark | 26.6% |
| 3 | North Denmark | 24.8% |
| 4 | Southern Denmark | 23.4% |
| 5 | Zealand | 23.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
North Denmark ranks 2 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zealand | 27.5% |
| 2 | North Denmark | 27.1% |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | 24.8% |
| 4 | Central Denmark | 24.6% |
| 5 | Capital Region of Denmark | 19.2% |
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