Regions of Denmark (NUTS 2) by activity rate, 2025
Hovedstaden had the highest activity rate of 5 regions in 2025, at 84.9%. Syddanmark had the lowest, at 80.2%. The median was 80.8% and the figure for Denmark was 82.3%. Source: Eurostat, European Commission.
All regions, 2025
Full ranking
| Rank | Regions | 2025 (%) | Change on 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hovedstaden | 84.9 | +0.4 pts |
| 2 | Midtjylland | 81.9 | -0.2 pts |
| 3 | Nordjylland | 80.8 | +0.2 pts |
| 4 | Sjælland | 80.6 | -0.1 pts |
| 5 | Syddanmark | 80.2 | -1.1 pts |
Other periods
About this ranking
Labour force (employed plus unemployed) as a percentage of the population aged 16 and over (Spain, EPA) or 15 to 64 (EU).
Every value in the ranking comes from the same publisher and the same period, so the regions are compared on one definition. Equal values share a rank.
How to cite
Eurostat. Activity rates by NUTS 2 region, 15 to 64 (lfst_r_lfp2actrt). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/lfst_r_lfp2actrt/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
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Questions
Which region has the highest activity rate?
Hovedstaden, with 84.9% in 2025, according to Eurostat, European Commission.
Which region has the lowest activity rate?
Syddanmark, with 80.2% in 2025.
Where does this ranking come from?
Every value comes from one source and one period, so the places are comparable: Eurostat, European Commission, Activity rates by NUTS 2 region, 15 to 64 (lfst_r_lfp2actrt). Retrieved 2026-10-08.
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- Gross domestic product (GDP)
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