The Digital Talent Landscape in Denmark

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21 Nov 2023

Denmark's digital talent landscape is an evolving force pivotal to the technological ecosystem's success. As of 2023, the digital talent pool in Denmark comprises two distinct categories: digital specialists (such as IT developers or UX specialists), accounting for 46%, and digital integrators (such as analysts and managers), making up the remaining 54%.

Growing Numbers and Profiles

Over the past three years, the number of digital talents in Denmark has surged by an impressive 19%. Currently, there are 205,000 digital talents integrated into Denmark's labor market, signifying a 24% increase in digital specialists and a 15% rise in digital integrators since 2020. Notably, the IT developer profile takes the lead, constituting 31% of the talent pool. 

Gender and Diversity

Despite remarkable growth, gender diversity remains a challenge. Women represent only 30% of the digital talent workforce. The gender gap is especially pronounced in specialist profiles, where only 23% are women, compared to 36% in integrator profiles. On the other hand, the digital designer profile boasts a healthier gender balance, with 53% being women.

Foreign Influx and Talent Migration

Foreign talents also contribute significantly to Denmark's digital landscape, constituting 14% of the talent pool in 2023, up from 12% in 2020. The digital designer, IT developer and digital engineer profiles exhibit the highest proportions of foreign talents. 

Longevity and Partner Dynamics

Approximately 25% of foreign digital specialists arriving between 2010 and 2018 left Denmark within a year. However, the majority now stay for extended periods, with 54% of those arriving between 2016 and 2018 remaining for at least five years. Those with Danish partners tend to stay longer, with 85% remaining for five years or more, compared to 55% with foreign partners.

Labor Market Integration

Partners with employment connections have a profound influence, with 80% of specialists with employed partners staying for at least five years. The retention rate drops significantly to 31% for those without partner employment. This pattern remains consistent even when considering foreign specialists with foreign partners, highlighting the importance of partner engagement in fostering talent longevity.

Data Sources: Digital Hub Denmark

Main Photo by: Sergey Omelchenko

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