Ledighed
Ledighed is the Danish term for the state of being without paid work while available to work. In Danish policy and statistics it is a central concept for understanding the labor market and social protection. It covers people who are not employed but are seeking employment and able to start work.
Ledighedsprocent, the unemployment rate, is the share of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking
In Denmark, unemployment benefits are commonly provided as dagpenge and are distributed through unemployment insurance funds,
Policy responses emphasize active labor market policies (ALMPs), including career counseling, retraining programs, wage subsidies for
Ledighed has broad social and economic implications, affecting household income, consumption, poverty risk, and mental health.