Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

An analysis from the Labour Movement’s Business Council shows that the rate in long-term unemployment for non-Western immigrants is 1.8 times higher than for Danes. In other words, a chronic unemployment situation is way more probable for non-Western internationals.

Long term unemployment in Denmark, area by area

Bernardo Basilici Menini

Mar 6, 2025

The long-term unemployment rate is almost double for non-Western immigrants compared to people of Danish origin. This is according to an analysis from the Labour Movement’s Business Council (Arbejderbevægelsens Erhvervsråd, AE). According to the report, while 14.2% of the unemployed with Danish origins are long-term unemployed as of January 2025, the rate is 25.8% for […]

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Long term unemployment in Denmark, area by area

Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

An analysis from the Labour Movement’s Business Council shows that the rate in long-term unemployment for non-Western immigrants is 1.8 times higher than for Danes. In other words, a chronic unemployment situation is way more probable for non-Western internationals.
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Long term unemployment in Denmark, area by area

Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

An analysis from the Labour Movement’s Business Council shows that the rate in long-term unemployment for non-Western immigrants is 1.8 times higher than for Danes. In other words, a chronic unemployment situation is way more probable for non-Western internationals.
Minister proposes major changes to rules for international students in Denmark

The increasing number of Nepalese students coming to Denmark and working in various industries, along with their spouses, is raising concerns within government ranks. Immigration and Integration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek has announced his intention to introduce stricter rules for everyone.
Denmark to invest heavily in vocational education

The Danish government will allocate one billion DKK annually from 2030 to improve vocational education. The initiative aims to lower dropout rates, enhance training quality, and address labor shortages by increasing financial support for schools, teacher training, and international study opportunities.

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