According to a recent survey, the need for a steady income as well as a lack of the right competences are the two most important reasons why women in Denmark do not want to start a company. ** percent of the respondents gave these as the most important reasons. Moreover, ** percent stated that their age was a barrier to become self employed. In a global perspective, Denmark's rate of female entrepreneurs is slightly below the OECD average.
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Dansk Erhverv. (March 7, 2023). Reasons why female entrepreneurs in Denmark are not starting a company in 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1208503/reasons-for-not-starting-businesses-among-females-in-denmark/
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