Denmark vs Finland: Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data

Denmark
459.6 Thousand
in 2026
Finland
315.6 Thousand
in 2026
Denmark rank
15th
Finland rank
17th

Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data over time

  • Denmark
  • Finland
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 459.6 Thousand against 315.6 Thousand in Finland, a difference of 144 Thousand.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.5 times Finland's.

Across all 18 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 15th and Finland ranks 17th of 36 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Finland Difference Ahead
2000s 319.4 Thousand 275.7 Thousand 43.7 Thousand Denmark
2010s 318.7 Thousand 265.15 Thousand 53.55 Thousand Denmark
2020s 399.19 Thousand 315.06 Thousand 84.13 Thousand Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data, Denmark or Finland?
Denmark, at 459.6 Thousand against 315.6 Thousand in Finland as of 2026.
What is the difference in absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data between Denmark and Finland?
144 Thousand, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Finland?
18 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2026.
How do Denmark and Finland rank globally for absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data?
Denmark ranks 15th and Finland ranks 17th of 36 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data
Unit
Thousand
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 672 data points, 2009–2026
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