With roughly 36.3 thousand unemployment registrations as of December 13, 2020, employees working in travel agencies, cleaning, and related services accounted for the highest number of unemployed people after the outbreak of COVID-19 in Denmark. The trade sector was also heavily affected, counting over 32 thousand dismissals. Denmark removed most of its COVID-19 restrictions in September 2021.
The first case of COVID-19 in Denmark was confirmed on February 27, 2020. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.
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Number of unemployed individuals after the coronavirus outbreak in Denmark as of December 13, 2020, by sector
Characteristic
Number of unemployed people
Travel agencies, cleaning and related services
36,312
Trade
32,159
Health care and social authorities
28,993
Industry
28,713
Hotels and restaurants
25,609
Building and construction
20,712
Transport
18,534
Education
15,864
Knowledge services
10,383
Information and communication
8,558
Public administration, military and police
8,363
Culture and leisure
6,564
Other services
5,333
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