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

Denmark
459.6 Thousand
in 2026
Ireland
265.4 Thousand
in 2026
Denmark rank
15th
Ireland rank
18th

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

  • Denmark
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 459.6 Thousand against 265.4 Thousand in Ireland, a difference of 194.2 Thousand.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.7 times Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 15th and Ireland ranks 18th of 36 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 319.4 Thousand 184.6 Thousand 134.8 Thousand Denmark
2010s 318.7 Thousand 171.56 Thousand 147.14 Thousand Denmark
2020s 399.19 Thousand 266.91 Thousand 132.27 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 Ireland?
Denmark, at 459.6 Thousand against 265.4 Thousand in Ireland as of 2026.
What is the difference in absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data between Denmark and Ireland?
194.2 Thousand, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
18 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2026.
How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data?
Denmark ranks 15th and Ireland ranks 18th 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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