Economy, jobs and prices in Southern Denmark, Denmark: official figures
GDP per person was 42,900 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 108% of the EU average; 3rd highest of 5 regions in Denmark. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Southern Denmark?
The regional economy produced €68.8 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 17.5% of Denmark's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Southern Denmark?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 6.1% in 2025, against 6.4% for Denmark and 6.0% across the EU; 4th highest of 5 regions in Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Southern Denmark?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 13.5% in 2025, against 13.8% for Denmark; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much does Southern Denmark spend on research and development?
Spending on research and development came to 2.01% of GDP in 2023 (3.07% nationally).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average income in Southern Denmark?
Average disposable income in the Region of Southern Denmark was DKK 268,948 per adult in 2024 (2nd lowest of 5 regions; Denmark: DKK 287,682), up 31% from DKK 206,083 in 2015.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary before tax in Southern Denmark?
Before tax, residents of the Region of Southern Denmark aged 15 and over had an average income of DKK 402,116 in 2025, 2nd lowest of 5 regions, up 22% from DKK 329,763 in 2020.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Southern Denmark?
The average annual pay of people with wage income in the Region of Southern Denmark was DKK 386,207 in 2025 (2nd lowest of 5 regions; national average DKK 416,544), up 33% from DKK 289,613 in 2015.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Southern Denmark?
Women in Southern Denmark had an average pre-tax income 23.9% lower than men in 2025, level with the national figure; that gap is 3rd highest of 5 regions.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much do self-employed people earn in Southern Denmark?
Self-employment brought in an average of DKK 19,063 of entrepreneurial income per person aged 15+ in Southern Denmark in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 20,119 (2nd lowest of 5 regions).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much capital income do people have in Southern Denmark?
Residents of the Region of Southern Denmark received on average DKK 24,629 in gross capital income in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 26,193.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much tax do people pay in Southern Denmark?
Residents of Southern Denmark aged 15+ paid on average DKK 128,911 in income tax and labour market contributions in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 142,835; that is 2nd lowest of 5 regions.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow many people in Southern Denmark are long-term unemployed?
Long-term unemployment (people out of work for a year or more) stood at 0.9% of the labour force in 2025 (Denmark: 0.9%; EU: 1.9%); 3rd highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 1.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Southern Denmark?
Unemployment among women was 6.1% in 2025 (Denmark: 6.4%; EU: 6.2%); 3rd highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 6.3%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in Southern Denmark are in work?
The employment rate for women aged 20 to 64 reached 74.3% in 2025 (Denmark: 76.7%; EU: 71.3%); 2nd lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 69.6%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Southern Denmark growing?
In real terms the economy of Southern Denmark grew by 1.1% in 2024 (gross value added), compared with 3.8% nationally; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2014 it was 0.6%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Southern Denmark?
Residents of Southern Denmark owned 514 cars per 1,000 people in 2024, compared with 478 nationally; 2nd highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2014 it was 440.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Southern Denmark?
Employers paid an average of €45,991 per employee in 2024, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €48,790 across Denmark; 3rd highest of 5 regions in Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Southern Denmark?
Hotels, campsites and other tourist accommodation recorded 11.0 million nights in 2025, 40% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Southern Denmark?
The largest part of the economy of Southern Denmark in 2024 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 24.8% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (23.4%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Southern Denmark?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 21.8% of output in 2024, against 22.4% for Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Southern Denmark growing?
Gross value added rose from €45.3 billion in 2015 to €61.0 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 35% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Southern Denmark?
Of the 645,310 jobs located in Southern Denmark in 2024, 34% in public services, education, health and other services, 14% in industry and 3.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Southern Denmark?
The number of people working in Southern Denmark rose by 12.4% between 2015 and 2024, to 645,310.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Southern Denmark compares with other regions
Average disposable income per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2024)
Southern Denmark ranks 4 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 4 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 4 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 3 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 4 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 3 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 3 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 4 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 5 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 2 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 3 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 2 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 3 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 4 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)
Southern Denmark ranks 3 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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