Economy, jobs and prices in Zealand, Denmark: official figures
GDP per person was 36,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 90% of the EU average; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Zealand?
The regional economy produced €39.7 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 10.1% of Denmark's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Zealand?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 5.4% in 2025, against 6.4% for Denmark and 6.0% across the EU; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Zealand?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 13.5% in 2025, against 13.8% for Denmark; 4th highest of 5 regions in Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much does Zealand spend on research and development?
Spending on research and development came to 1.01% of GDP in 2023 (3.07% nationally).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average income in Region Zealand?
In 2024 the average resident of Region Zealand aged 15+ had DKK 276,982 to spend after tax, 2nd highest of 5 regions and below the national figure of DKK 287,682, up 29% from DKK 215,217 in 2015.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary before tax in Region Zealand?
Total income before tax averaged DKK 410,503 per person aged 15+ in Region Zealand in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 428,795 (2nd highest of 5 regions).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Region Zealand?
Wage earners living in Region Zealand received on average DKK 415,459 in wages and salaries in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 416,544; that ranks 2nd highest of 5 regions.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Region Zealand?
In 2025 the average pre-tax income of women aged 15+ in Zealand was 21.8% below that of men (the lowest of 5 regions; Denmark: 23.9%).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much do self-employed people earn in Region Zealand?
Entrepreneurial income in Zealand averaged DKK 17,860 per adult in 2025, the lowest of 5 regions.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much capital income do people have in Region Zealand?
Interest, dividends and other capital income averaged DKK 17,366 per person aged 15+ in Region Zealand in 2025, the 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 Region Zealand?
The average tax bill per adult in Zealand was DKK 134,912 in 2025 (2nd highest of 5 regions; national average DKK 142,835).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow many people in Zealand are long-term unemployed?
In 2025, 0.9% of the labour force in Zealand had been unemployed for 12 months or more, compared with 0.9% nationally and 1.9% in the EU; 2nd lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 1.7%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Zealand?
The unemployment rate for women in Zealand was 5.8% in 2025, compared with 6.4% nationally and 6.2% in the EU; 2nd lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 6.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in Zealand are in work?
73.6% of women aged 20 to 64 were in work in 2025, compared with 76.7% nationally and 71.3% in the EU; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 71.0%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Zealand growing?
In real terms the economy of Zealand grew by 4.1% in 2024 (gross value added) (Denmark: 3.8%); 2nd highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2014 it was 0.8%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Zealand?
There were 502 passenger cars per 1,000 people in 2024 (Denmark: 478); 3rd highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2014 it was 433.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Zealand?
Average compensation per employee (pay plus employer social contributions) was €44,508 in 2024, against €48,790 across Denmark; 2nd lowest of 5 regions in Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Zealand?
Visitors spent 3.3 million nights in tourist accommodation in 2025, 23% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Zealand?
The largest part of the economy of Zealand in 2024 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 27.5% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (25.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Zealand?
Factories, mines and energy produced 25.8% of the value added in Zealand in 2024, against 22.4% for Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Zealand growing?
Gross value added rose from €24.2 billion in 2015 to €35.2 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 45% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Zealand?
Of the 359,890 jobs located in Zealand in 2024, 41% in public services, education, health and other services, 10% in industry and 2.7% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Zealand?
The number of people working in Zealand rose by 11.7% between 2015 and 2024, to 359,890.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Zealand compares with other regions
Average disposable income per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2024)
Zealand ranks 2 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)
Zealand ranks 2 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)
Zealand ranks 2 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)
Zealand ranks 5 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)
Zealand ranks 2 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)
Zealand ranks 4 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)
Zealand ranks 4 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)
Zealand ranks 5 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)
Zealand ranks 2 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)
Zealand ranks 3 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)
Zealand ranks 4 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)
Zealand ranks 5 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)
Zealand ranks 1 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)
Zealand ranks 5 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)
Zealand ranks 1 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% |
More on Zealand: overview · health · education and schools · poverty and living standards · government budget · government and politics · Denmark
Sources
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_2gdp: GDP per person (purchasing power standards), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c21f724d14a6…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_2gdp: GDP per person (euros), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 537f99167955…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_2gdp: GDP (million euros), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 e3677c4e6d67…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset lfst_r_lfu3rt: Unemployment rate (age 15-74), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 13f5037ce93a…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset lfst_r_lfu3rt: Youth unemployment rate (age 15-24), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 83bb1aebc10b…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset lfst_r_lfe2emprt: Employment rate (age 20-64), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 03191283bf5f…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset rd_e_gerdreg: Research and development spending (% of GDP), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 36a9132b2284…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset lfst_r_lfu3rt: Unemployment rates by sex, age, educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ac151d8a46d5…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset lfst_r_lfe2emprt: Employment rates by sex, age and NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 51bfca80dc8b…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset tran_r_vehst: Stock of vehicles by category and NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 5adf37bcb393…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_2gvagr: Real growth rate of regional gross value added (GVA) at basic prices by NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ba2c4bdc7c37…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_3empers: Employment (thousand persons) by NUTS 3 region and industry, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 222a97c302d3…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_3gva: Gross value added at basic prices by NUTS 3 region and industry, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c656e8563bdf…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_2coe: Compensation of employees by NUTS 2 region and industry, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 895d7cc9e826…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset tour_occ_nin2: Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 06f6a82909c0…)
- Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik): Income of persons by province and municipality, sex and type of income (StatBank table INDKP101), 2015-2025, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 6677ce260d4f…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset lfst_r_lfu2ltu: Long-term unemployment (12 months and more) by NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 3d5d17a32863…)
Each saved copy is the file exactly as downloaded, kept so the figures can be checked even if the source changes. Report an error.