Internationals work more than Danes, say a report from the Ministry of Labour

Between 2008 and 2023, average weekly working hours increased by 1.2 hours among immigrants, while falling by 0.5 hours among Danes. Things are different for asylum-seekers and descendants. Furthermore, nearly one in five employees now reports feeling stressed

Bernardo Basilici Menini

Jun 18, 2025

Foreign workers are taking on a greater share of employment in Denmark and working more hours on average than Danes, according to the latest Status of Labour Market report from the Ministry of Labour, published this week. The report shows that 13.6 percent of wage earners in Denmark in March 2025 were foreign nationals. In […]

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