Economy, jobs and prices in Østsjælland (Zealand, Denmark): official figures
GDP per person was 33,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 84% of the EU average (127% for Denmark); 10th highest of 11 provinces in Denmark.
How big is the economy of Østsjælland?
The local economy produced €11.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2024.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Østsjælland?
About 113,680 people worked in Østsjælland in 2024 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average income in Østsjælland, Denmark?
In 2024 the average resident of Østsjælland aged 15+ had DKK 311,594 to spend after tax, 3rd highest of 11 provinces (landsdele) and above the national figure of DKK 287,682, up 31% from DKK 238,670 in 2015.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary before tax in Østsjælland, Denmark?
Before tax, residents of the province of Østsjælland aged 15 and over had an average income of DKK 458,645 in 2025, 4th highest of 11 provinces (landsdele), up 19% from DKK 384,608 in 2020.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Østsjælland, Denmark?
The average annual pay of people with wage income in the province of Østsjælland was DKK 461,427 in 2025 (3rd highest of 11 provinces (landsdele); national average DKK 416,544), up 32% from DKK 349,708 in 2015.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Østsjælland, Denmark?
Women in the Østsjælland province had an average pre-tax income 24.1% lower than men in 2025, above the national figure of 23.9%; that gap is 5th highest of 11 provinces (landsdele).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much do self-employed people earn in Østsjælland, Denmark?
Self-employment brought in an average of DKK 18,232 of entrepreneurial income per person aged 15+ in the Østsjælland province in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 20,119 (3rd lowest of 11 provinces (landsdele)).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much capital income do people have in Østsjælland, Denmark?
Residents of the province of Østsjælland received on average DKK 25,436 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 Østsjælland, Denmark?
Residents of the Østsjælland province aged 15+ paid on average DKK 157,456 in income tax and labour market contributions in 2025, above the national figure of DKK 142,835; that is 3rd highest of 11 provinces (landsdele).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Østsjælland?
The largest part of the economy of Østsjælland in 2024 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 30.7% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (27.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Østsjælland?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 13.6% of output in 2024, against 22.4% for Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Østsjælland growing?
Gross value added rose from €7.1 billion in 2015 to €10.1 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 41% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Østsjælland?
Of the 113,680 jobs located in Østsjælland in 2024, 39% in public services, education, health and other services, 8% in industry and 1.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Østsjælland?
The number of people working in Østsjælland rose by 14.6% between 2015 and 2024, to 113,680.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Østsjælland compares with other provinces in Denmark
Average disposable income per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2024)
Østsjælland ranks 3 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average disposable income per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordsjælland | DKK 350,553 |
| 2 | Københavns omegn | DKK 330,252 |
| 3 | Østsjælland | DKK 311,594 |
| 4 | Byen København | DKK 303,697 |
| 5 | Østjylland | DKK 278,405 |
| 6 | Sydjylland | DKK 275,846 |
| 7 | Vestjylland | DKK 267,930 |
Average total income before tax per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2025)
Østsjælland ranks 4 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average total income before tax per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordsjælland | DKK 514,788 |
| 2 | Københavns omegn | DKK 486,414 |
| 3 | Byen København | DKK 459,889 |
| 4 | Østsjælland | DKK 458,645 |
| 5 | Østjylland | DKK 413,189 |
| 6 | Sydjylland | DKK 409,475 |
| 7 | Vestjylland | DKK 400,960 |
Average wages and salaries per wage earner (DKK a year) (2025)
Østsjælland ranks 3 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average wages and salaries per wage earner (DKK a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordsjælland | DKK 500,409 |
| 2 | Københavns omegn | DKK 473,417 |
| 3 | Østsjælland | DKK 461,427 |
| 4 | Byen København | DKK 449,756 |
| 5 | Sydjylland | DKK 394,119 |
| 6 | Vest- og Sydsjælland | DKK 393,458 |
| 7 | Østjylland | DKK 392,439 |
Gender gap in average pre-tax income (women below men, %) (2025)
Østsjælland ranks 5 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Gender gap in average pre-tax income (women below men, %) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 8 | Fyn | 23.9% |
Average income tax and labour market contributions per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2025)
Østsjælland ranks 3 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average income tax and labour market contributions per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordsjælland | DKK 184,445 |
| 2 | Københavns omegn | DKK 172,674 |
| 3 | Østsjælland | DKK 157,456 |
| 4 | Byen København | DKK 155,943 |
| 5 | Østjylland | DKK 136,492 |
| 6 | Sydjylland | DKK 130,161 |
| 7 | Vestjylland | DKK 128,037 |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2024)
Østsjælland ranks 9 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)
Østsjælland ranks 2 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Byen København | 32.9% |
| 2 | Østsjælland | 27.8% |
| 3 | Østjylland | 27.6% |
| 4 | Fyn | 26.4% |
| 5 | North Denmark | 24.8% |
| 6 | Vestjylland | 24.3% |
| 7 | Bornholm | 23.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
Østsjælland ranks 2 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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