Danish economy shrinks; pharmaceutical industry behind the drop. Christiansborg: “Situation still positive”

Two years after the last decline—and following a period in which the country was among the few in the West to maintain growth—Danish GDP decreased in Q1 2025. Nothing alarming yet, but it is a sign that the recent months of global challenges have finally reached Denmark as well

Bernardo Basilici Menini

May 20, 2025

Sooner or later, we all knew it would happen, and in the end, it did. After three years of uninterrupted growth, Denmark’s GDP is now declining, even if only temporarily. Today, Statistics Denmark published the figures for the first quarter of 2025. They show that the gross domestic product decreased by 0.5%. This is happening […]

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Copenhagen ranked among global leaders for creative nightlife

Copenhagen just made its way to second best nightlife place in the latest Creative Footprint report made by VibeLab, beating out cities like Tokyo and New York with its numerous and accessible scenes. Behind the high score, the report also points out the city risks losing its underground spirit — unless it makes more room for community-driven, experimental venues
Job vacancies rise in Denmark

After a decline during 2022–2023, the number of vacancies has been increasing since 2024. However, there are still differences between geographical areas and industries
Danish NGOs on the edge of chaos: A reckoning long overdue

Danish international NGOs face major challenges as funding shifts and their slow, costly structures struggle to adapt. Local groups lack real control, and technology use is limited. Without clear changes, these NGOs risk losing influence and effectiveness.
Parliament approves exemptions to cash benefit requirements for adoptees and others

Parliament exempts adoptees, children born abroad, and Danes sent abroad by the state from strict new cash benefit rules after backlash, aiming to balance fairness with employment-focused welfare reform.
Denmark wants international students—but can’t house them

More than half of international students in Denmark live in the Capital Region. While Mayor for Employment and Integration Jens Kristian Lütken describes Copenhagen as “an easy access to the Nordic life,” the city also presents significant challenges. Among them, a persistent student housing crisis that many face upon arrival
Tax contributions vary widely across Denmark, CEPOS study shows

The liberal think-tank’s new analysis based on official register data reveals that tax payments by Denmark’s top 1 percent range from 1.2 million to nearly 20 million DKK depending on municipality and region.

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Job vacancies rise in Denmark

After a decline during 2022–2023, the number of vacancies has been increasing since 2024. However, there are still differences between geographical areas and industries
Most people in Denmark find jobs through ads and networking, survey shows

A survey conducted on 18,000 people shows that one-third of those interviewed found a job through their personal network, the same proportion as those who found a job via job advertisements. Institutional channels, like job centers, lag behind
40% of unemployed in Denmark found jobs in 2024

An analysis from AE, using data from Eurostat, states that in 2024, around 40% of unemployed people found a job. For those who were long-term unemployed, the figure was 28%. It’s the best performance in Europe.

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