Language remains the biggest barrier to employment in Denmark

Amongst debates around internationals having to learn Danish, the 2025 Employer Analysis published by the Incita Foundation revealed that language barrier is the main reason for employers to reject candidates

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40.8% of employers reject those who only speak English

Julie Llopes

Jun 19, 2025

The 2025 Employer Analysis conducted by the Incita Foundation was published earlier this month, with the goal of creating a better understanding of standards for employment today in Denmark. It has now been ten years since the first publication of the report, and if some positive changes have been made, the study also shows that […]

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