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Denmark: Reforms needed to tackle labour shortages, adapt to population ageing and achieve the green transition

Denmark’s economy was resilient to the COVID-19 crisis and recovered swiftly. Over the past two years, economic activity has slowed related to higher energy prices and costs of living. Living standards remain high, supported by well-designed policies. Reforms should focus on addressing long-term challenges posed by population ageing and the digital and green transitions.

Health at a Glance 2023: Key findings for Denmark

Health at a Glance provides the latest comparable data and trends on population health and health system performance. This Country Note shows how Denmark compares to other OECD countries across indicators in the report.

Embracing a One Health Framework to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance in Denmark

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – the ability of microbes to resist antimicrobials - remains an alarming global health threat that jeopardises the effectiveness of many 20th century public health advances. In recent years, Denmark made important strides in tackling AMR. Yet, more progress is needed.

Denmark: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

Biographical note of Denmark Permanent Representative to the OECD.

Risks That Matter 2022 Country Highlights: Denmark

RTM illustrates respondents’ perceived economic risks, levels of satisfaction with current social policies, and preferences for future government action on social protection: Danes satisfied with social protection overall, but want more support for older people

Taxing Wages: Key findings for Denmark

The tax wedge for the average single worker in Denmark increased by 0.1 percentage points from 35.4% in 2021 to 35.5% in 2022. The OECD average tax wedge in 2022 was 34.6% (2021, 34.6%).

Revenue Statistics: Key findings for Denmark

The OECD’s annual Revenue Statistics report found that the tax-to-GDP ratio in Denmark decreased by 0.2 percentage points from 47.1% in 2020 to 46.9% in 2021. Between 2020 and 2021, the OECD average increased from 33.6% to 34.1%.

Preventing Harmful Alcohol Use: Key Findings for Denmark

People in Denmark consume on average 10.3 litres of pure alcohol per capita per year, roughly equivalent to 2 bottles of wine or 4 litres of beer per week per person aged 15 and over. In addition, in Denmark, some population groups are at higher risk than others.

The Impact of Regulation on International Investment in Finland

The Economic Benefits of Air Quality Improvements in Arctic Council Countries