Denmark Average Monthly Earnings
Average gross monthly earnings of employees, adjusted using purchasing power parity for cross-country comparison.
This page uses the latest available ILOSTAT observation (2024). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.
Historical Trend
Overview
Denmark's Average Monthly Earnings was 5.5K international $ in 2024, ranking #8 out of 72 countries.
Between 1990 and 2024, Denmark's Average Monthly Earnings changed from 1.8K to 5.5K (214.2%).
Over the past decade, Average Monthly Earnings in Denmark changed by 148.4%, from 2.2K international $ in 2014 to 5.5K international $ in 2024.
Where is Denmark?
Denmark
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Denmark
- Coordinates
- 56.00°, 10.00°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.8K international $ |
| 1991 | 1.8K international $ |
| 2002 | 3K international $ |
| 2004 | 1.7K international $ |
| 2005 | 1.7K international $ |
| 2006 | 1.7K international $ |
| 2007 | 1.8K international $ |
| 2008 | 1.6K international $ |
| 2009 | 1.9K international $ |
| 2010 | 2K international $ |
| 2011 | 1.9K international $ |
| 2012 | 2.2K international $ |
| 2013 | 2.2K international $ |
| 2014 | 2.2K international $ |
| 2015 | 3.3K international $ |
| 2016 | 3.3K international $ |
| 2017 | 3.3K international $ |
| 2018 | 3.1K international $ |
| 2019 | 3.7K international $ |
| 2020 | 3.9K international $ |
| 2021 | 4K international $ |
| 2022 | 5.2K international $ |
| 2023 | 5.3K international $ |
| 2024 | 5.5K international $ |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, Luxembourg has the highest Average Monthly Earnings at 9.3K international $, while Rwanda has the lowest at 193.28 international $.
Denmark is ranked just above Ireland (5.4K international $) and just below Norway (5.8K international $).
World ranking
Average Monthly Earnings ranking for 2024 based on ILOSTAT data, covering 72 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxembourg | 9.3K international $ |
| 2 | Belgium | 8.3K international $ |
| 3 | Netherlands | 7.2K international $ |
| 4 | Austria | 6.8K international $ |
| 5 | Finland | 6.3K international $ |
| 6 | United States | 6K international $ |
| 7 | Norway | 5.8K international $ |
| 8 | Denmark | 5.5K international $ |
| 9 | Ireland | 5.4K international $ |
| 10 | Italy | 5.3K international $ |
| 68 | Bangladesh | 470.33 international $ |
| 69 | Lesotho | 406.3 international $ |
| 70 | Angola | 359.49 international $ |
| 71 | Nigeria | 288.05 international $ |
| 72 | Rwanda | 193.28 international $ |
About this data
- Source
- ILOSTAT
EAR_EMTA_SEX_CUR_NB_A:SEX_T:CUR_TYPE_PPP - Definition
- Average gross monthly earnings of employees, adjusted using purchasing power parity for cross-country comparison.
- Coverage
- Data for 72 countries (2024)
- Limitations
- Coverage varies by country and reporting period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's Average Monthly Earnings was 5.5K international $ in 2024, ranking #8 out of 72 countries.
Between 1990 and 2024, Denmark's Average Monthly Earnings changed from 1.8K to 5.5K (214.2%).
Average Monthly Earnings figures for Denmark are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.