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The library of Statistics Denmark has historical statistics from Denmark – and from practically all over the world, Since 1850, the library has been building Denmark’s most comprehensive collection of statistics, and this whole mine of data is also available to you – whether you are a scientist, student, journalist or a citizen taking a general interest. Open the entries below to see more of what we have.,  , Statistics on Denmark, The library has all the material published by Statistics Denmark – as well by the predecessors of the institution. The oldest publication is from 1835 and holds results from the population censuses in 1801 and 1834., Population censuses, population movements and mortality as well as information about landed property, shipping and international trade are among the very first sets of statistics., Many of the historic publications from Statistics Denmark have been scanned and can be downloaded in pdf-format from the pages , Historiske publikationsserier,  and , Publikationer, ., The library also has historical publications from other Danish producers of statistics – such as, Det Kgl. Sundheds-kollegium (predecessor of the Danish Health Authority), The Royal Danish Agricultural Society, The Danish Ministry of Education, Confederation of Danish Employers, You can access the old publications in the library reading room and, in most cases, it is also possible to borrow them., Statistics from all over the world, The library’s collections of statistics on other countries is extensive and varied. For example, we have hundred-year-old statistical yearbooks from countries such as Germany, Egypt and Venezuela, as well as statistics from countries that no longer exist, such as Czechoslovakia., The oldest series of statistics are from and about Central European and North American countries and go back to the mid-nineteenth century. These publications allow you to follow the birth of nations. Our collection of statistics from and on countries all over the world is the result of former exchange agreements with statistical libraries of other countries. As a result, we have publications from more or less all countries’ statistical agencies – and many statistical publications on the countries of six continents. Europe, Asia, Oceania, North and South America as well as Africa., The most common subjects are population, trade, agriculture and of course general yearbooks across subjects. There are also more country-specific publications, such as yearbooks on the USA’s cotton and tobacco statistics., You can access the old publications in the library reading room and, in most cases, it is also possible to borrow them., Statistics from international organisations (such as the UN, OECD and Eurostat) – and from foreign publishers, The library has historical, statistical publications from a number of international organisations, which were established in the wake of World War II. It concerns publications from the UN and affiliated organisations as well as the OECD, IMF, World Bank and Eurostat. Examples of long time series:, UN: "Population and vital statistics report" (1949-2013), IMF: "International financial statistics" (1948-2010), International Tea Committee: "Annual Bulletin of Statistics" (1946 onwards), Other types of publications, The library also has publications from foreign publishers. The focus is on scientific literature in mathematics, statistics, economics and social sciences, which has been used by employees of Statistics Denmark. You can access the old publications in the library reading room and, in most cases, it is also possible to borrow them. , Registration of new user, lending rules and loan period, You can write to us if you have questions or need help finding statistics., You can borrow materials from us through your local public library in Denmark. Or you can come and visit us and borrow directly from us. If you want to borrow materials, you need to register as a user – with your name, address, email, mobile number and civil registration number. You can use your national health insurance card or other valid ID (driving licence, student ID card or passport) as due proof of identity., You can see our materials in the library reading room without registering as a user. Most of our materials are in our storage vaults. This means that any material that you wish to borrow or review has to be ordered before 3 p.m. the day before your visit., Address and email, You can write to us at , info@dst.dk, – or use the , filling form, ., If you want to visit us, please write us to make an appointment., We are located at: Sankt Kjelds Plads 11, 2100 Copenhagen Ø. , How we store your personal information, On Statistics Denmark’s page on , Privacy policy, you can read more about how we process information about you when you have registered as a user/borrower. You can be deleted as a user/borrower at any time, if you wish. In that case, please contact us at , info@dst.dk, History of the library, Statistics Denmark's Library is the main Danish library of descriptive statistics, which means that we have the best and most comprehensive collection of statistics in Denmark. The library is open to the public., The library was founded in 1850 and so it follows the , History of Statistics Denmark, . The library has received government grants since it was founded., How you find the materials, Ask Information Service,  , or search in the , library catalogue, Online library catalogue, Here you can search for all publications from Statistics Denmark and the institution’s predecessors. Other publications from 1996 onwards are also available here. , Card catalogue, Most of the publications from before 1996 that were not published by Statistics Denmark are only registered in an old-school card catalogue and can be accessed with the assistance of Information Service and Library.

https://www.dst.dk/en/informationsservice/brug-biblioteket

Data Access for Educational Institutions

Through Statistics Denmark’s Thesis Scheme, public educational institutions can give their students access to pseudonymized microdata for use in thesis projects. On this page, you can find guidance materials and read more about the Thesis Scheme., Thesis Scheme – Data Access for Thesis Projects, The Thesis Scheme is the newest addition to Statistics Denmark’s microdata scheme. The scheme allows approved public educational institutions in Denmark to grant thesis students access to pseudonymized microdata for use in thesis projects. To gain access, , the thesis project must have a research-level focus, ., Note, : If you, as a student, wish to access pseudonymized microdata for your thesis project, please contact your educational institution to learn about the available options., Which Institutions Can Access the Thesis Scheme?, Educational institutions that offer master’s programs ending with a master’s thesis (typically 30–60 ECTS). The educational institution must be affiliated with a faculty, institute, or center under one of eight publicly recognized research universities in Denmark*., University of Copenhagen, including affiliated university hospitals such as Rigshospitalet., Aarhus University, including the AUH University Hospital in Skejby., University of Southern Denmark, including Odense University Hospital., Roskilde University., Aalborg University, including Aalborg University Hospital., Technical University of Denmark., Copenhagen Business School., IT University of Copenhagen., *If other institutions offering master’s programs in Denmark wish to establish an educational authorization, they can apply by sending a description of the institution and its needs to , Forskningsservice@dst.dk, ., How Does the Application Process for the Thesis Scheme Work?, To gain access to microdata under the Thesis Scheme, the educational institution must have an educational authorization with Statistics Denmark., Reference is made to the current rules for authorization, and the institution must be one of the educational institutions listed above to obtain an educational authorization., Statistics Denmark - Authorisation of Institutions, If you have questions about applying for educational authorization or need guidance, you are welcome to contact Research Service at , FSEautorisation@dst.dk, ., Please include "Regarding Statistics Denmark’s Thesis Scheme" in the subject line so that we can process your inquiry as quickly as possible., Which Data Does the Scheme Provide Access To?, The program provides access to pseudonymized microdata under the same conditions as the researcher scheme within Statistics Denmark’s microdata schemes, except that each educational authorization may create a maximum of five broad projects., Pseudonymized microdata are personal and business data where all identifying information, such as names, identification numbers (e.g., CPR and CVR), and addresses, have been removed., Price, The fee for the Thesis Program is lower than for the other microdata schemes offered by Statistics Denmark. For more information, see the document below: "Rules for Access to Pseudonymized Microdata under Statistics Denmark’s Thesis Scheme.", Rules for Access to Pseudonymised Microdata under Statistics Denmark’s Thesis Scheme, Special rules apply for access to pseudonymised microdata under Statistics Denmark’s Thesis Scheme. Please read more about these in the document below (in Danish)., Regler for adgang til pseudonymiserede mikrodata under Danmarks Statistiks specialeordning (pdf), Guidelines on Data Security and Agreements, Data confidentiality is a fundamental prerequisite for the existence of Statistics Denmark’s microdata schemes, including the Thesis Scheme. All datasets made available under the scheme are confidential. Therefore, as authorised educational institutions and users, you are obliged—through agreements with Statistics Denmark—to act in accordance with Statistics Denmark’s rules and guidelines. Below you will find the agreements and documents you are required to comply with., Statistics Denmark’s Information Security and Data Confidentiality Policy, Information security and data confidentiality policy – Statistics Denmark, Guidelines on Special Data Security Rules under the Master’s Thesis Scheme, The guidelines set out the rules and requirements that apply to Statistics Denmark’s Thesis Scheme. These rules constitute an adapted version of the general provisions that apply to all of Statistics Denmark’s microdata schemes. For the release of analysis results and in the event of breaches under the Thesis Scheme, the rules in these guidelines apply (in Danish)., Vejledning - Datasikkerhedsregler under Specialeordningen herunder regler for hjemtagning af analyseresultater og sanktioner ved databrud (pdf), Agreements, The Authorisation Agreement, Affiliation Agreement, and User Agreement must be signed and can be found , under the heading “Other agreements, documents, and guides (in Danish).”, Questions about the Program?, If your educational institution has questions about the program, its setup, the process, fees, etc., you can direct them to Research Service. Please include ", Regarding Statistics Denmark’s Thesis Program, " in the subject line.

https://www.dst.dk/en/TilSalg/data-til-forskning/mikrodataordninger/data-til-uddannelsesinstitutioner

Rules on transfer of analysis results

you have transferred, image files on your computer, in your mailbox or similar, you must delete them immediately from your PC, Denmark’s Data Portal, mail

https://www.dst.dk/en/TilSalg/data-til-forskning/regler-og-datasikkerhed/regler-for-hjemtagelse-af-analyseresultater

Labour Force Survey (LFS)

How high is the employment rate in Denmark? How many work part time? And how many are working from home?

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/arbejde-og-indkomst/befolkningens-arbejdsmarkedsstatus/arbejdskraftundersoegelsen-aku

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Complete national accounts

The national accounts statistics provide an overall picture of the economy and specify the development in the gross domestic product and gross national income.

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/oekonomi/nationalregnskab/samlet-nationalregnskab

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Energy and air emission accounts

How many tonnes of greenhouse gases (e.g. CO2) does the Danish economy emit? And how big is the energy consumption in Danish households and industry?

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/miljoe-og-energi/groent-nationalregnskab/energi-og-emissionsregnskaber

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EU price and volume comparison

What are the differences in the price levels of EU countries? How high is GDP per capita in the individual countries compared to the EU average?

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/oekonomi/prisindeks/eu-pris-og-maengdesammenligning

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Indices for the construction sector

The statistics on indices for the construction sector are used to regulate building contracts and monitor general economic trends.

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/erhvervsliv/byggeri-og-anlaeg/indeks-for-byggeri-og-anlaeg

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ERHV4: Workplaces

industry (DB07 127-grouping), size of workplace and time
2008-2024 (Number)

https://www.statbank.dk/ERHV4

Tables in StatBank

Indexation

What is indexation? Are you required to adjust amounts in a contract according to an index? What has been the price increase for, for example, building materials? How much has the salary increased? Find a list of the most requested indices for contract, price, and salary adjustment and read more about how to use price indices for adjustment., What is indexation?, Indexation is a way of adjusting prices and values to align with changes in an industry or the economy in general. This is done by using a predetermined index that measures the price level of goods and services over time., How to use price indices for adjustment (pdf),  , Most popular indices for adjustment of contracts, prices and wages, Consumer price index and Net price index, The annual change in the consumer price index is used as a measure of inflation. Learn more about the index on the subject page , Consumer price index, . Use our , Price calculator , to compare prices from previously with today and see how the price level has developed over the years., The Net Price Index shows the development in actual consumer prices minus taxes and duties. The index is especially used by businesses for the adjustment of contracts and lease agreements., Learn more about the index and see our price calculator on the subject page , Net price index, . , In , Statbank Denmark, , you will find the following monthly indices by commodity group:, Consumer price index by commodity group, (PRIS111), Net price index by commodity group, (PRIS114), Indices for the construction sector, Introduction to each index and the latest published figures can be found on the subject page , Indices for the construction sector, ., For a comprehensive overview of all indices within the construction and civil engineering sector, please refer to , Statbank Denmark, ., Here is a selection of the most commonly used indices:, Construction cost indices for civil engineering projects, (BYG62), The index is calculated for the following categories: Earth work, Asphalt work, Concrete structures, Iron and steel structures, as well as sub-indices for Traffic performance by lorries and Materials and machinery. Additionally, an index for road construction is published, which is a composite of the indices for earth work, asphalt work, and concrete constructions., Construction cost index for residential buildings, (BYG43), The index is broken down into seven sub-indices by profession and six sub-indices by building parts. Both the total index and sub-indices are divided into material costs and labor costs., Producer price index for construction of dwellings, (PRIS90), The index show trends in prices in the first stage of commercial transactions for the construction, i.e., the transaction carried out between the construction company and the builder. The index describes the price of constructing dwelling, i.e. the price a household or a developer pays the construction company, e.g. a producer of turn-key houses, for the construction of a dwelling., Producer price index for renovation and maintenance, (PRIS91), The index reflects the price developments for the production of refurbishment and maintenance services, i.e the price the household pays a company to perform a standard refurbishment and maintenance task. I.e. a carpenter changing a window frame., Producer and import price index for commodities, Shows the price development of goods relating to the first commercial transaction (business-to-business). Primarily used for fixed-price calculations, it also serves as an economic indicator and for contract regulations in the business sector., The latest published figures can be found on the subject page , Producer and import price index for commodities, . An overview of all producer and import price indices for goods can be found in , StatBank Denmark, ., Here is the most commonly used indices:, Overall producer and import price index for commodities, (PRIS4321), Shows the total price development in the first stage of turnover for commodities produced in Denmark, as well as commodities imported into Denmark. The index includes production for the domestic market and exports, where the prices are sales prices before taxes and duties, as well as imports into Denmark, where the prices are purchase prices, including transport, before taxes and duties. , Price index for Domestic Supply by commodity group, (PRIS1121), Shows the total price development in the first stage of turnover (business-to-business) for commodities used in Denmark. It includes commodities produced for domestic market and imported commodities. , Producer price index for services, Introduction to the index and the latest figures can be found on the subject page , Producer price index for services, ., In StatBank Denmark, you can find:, Producer price index for services, (PRIS1521), Shows the price development in the first stage of commercial transaction of services, i.e. producers' selling prices to other producers (business to business), for the domestic market and export., Indices of average earnings, There are two types of wage indices: “The standardised index of average earnings" and "The implicit index of average earnings". The difference is described in the “Documentation of statistics”, section , “Coherence - cross domain” , Internationally, the implicit index of average earnings can be compared to the labor cost index collected and published by Eurostat for all EU countries., An overview of all wage indices can be found in , StatBank Denmark, . , Here is a selection of the most commonly used indices:, Standardised index of average earnings, Standardised index of average earnings by industry and sector, (SBLON1), Standardised index of average earnings by occupation and sector, (SBLON2), Implicit index of average earnings, The implicit index of average earnings will be discontinued on 27 February 2026 with the publication of Q4 2025. We refer users to the standardised index of average earnings instead. To help you handle the transition from the implicit to the standardised index of average earnings, we have prepared a guide (in Danish)., Guide-skift til standardberegnet loenindeks, Implicit index of average earnings in corporations and organizations, (ILON12), Implicit index of average earnings in the public sector, central government, (ILON22), Implicit index of average earnings in the public sector, local government , (ILON32) ,  ,  

https://www.dst.dk/en/informationsservice/oss/indeksregulering