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

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TheCopenhagenPost

Jun 12, 2025

The number of job vacancies in Denmark’s private sector has increased for the fifth consecutive quarter. This means that for just over two years, there have been more unfilled job positions than before. As you can see in the image below, the number of vacancies has been growing since the beginning of 2024, after declining […]

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