TV2 published an article stating that employment in Denmark is currently booming and that this is thanks to one group: Danes of non-Western origin.
The term “non-Western origins” is used by the Danish government to classify Danish citizens and their children and grandchildren who come from specific countries. Here in Denmark, Arab and Islamic countries, primarily Syria, represent the top ten groups of non-Western immigrants. The term “non-Western countries” generally includes Middle Eastern countries, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Yugoslavia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine, in addition to all countries in Africa, South and Central America, and Asia.
Returning to the published article, the number of non-Western working immigrants represents a historic figure, according to the analysis conducted by the professional organization Lederne, which was reviewed by TV 2. The analysis is based on calculations of figures from Statistics Denmark and Jobindsats.dk.
The analysis shows that the number of working immigrants from non-Western countries aged between 15 and 64 has increased today by more than 100,000 people compared to the beginning of 2008. The analysis also showed that the Danish labor market is improving.
Bodil Nordestgaard Ismiris, CEO of Lederne, stated: “We have a labor market facing demographic headwinds. The pool of people of working age is shrinking, so it is very positive to have more immigrants in the workforce. Labor shortages drive development.”
The evolution of the workforce must also be viewed in light of the fact that there are now a larger number of immigrants and people of non-Western descent in the general population. This has occurred at the same time that the number of employed people of Danish origin in the same age group has declined. But even if we adjust for the overall demographic trend, the analysis paints a clear picture: historically, many immigrants and people of non-Western backgrounds have entered the labor market. This means that individuals can support their families and be positive role models for their children. From a societal perspective, it also means that more people are supporting the welfare state, on which we all depend so heavily,” the source stated.
The possibility of more people entering the labor market
According to the figures from the analysis, there is a possibility that an additional 37,000 non-Western immigrants will be employed by 2030.
This assumes that the share of non-Western immigrant workers is growing at the same rate as the share of Danish workers.
According to the analysis, approximately 60% of non-Western immigrants in Denmark are employed, representing an increase of about 10 percentage points since 2008.
By comparison, approximately 75% Danes are employed today, and here the increase is only two percentage points since 2008.
According to the article, the influx of immigrants into the labor market is likely to continue, according to Sophie Holm Andersen, chief economist at the Labour Movement's Business Council, as quoted by the source. She points out that cutting public benefits has "very little impact" if you want people in the labor market. On the other hand, people come to work simply because there is a labor shortage. Therefore, employers are willing to hire. When we have to use a lot of manpower, it benefits all segments of society. We receive tax income, not transfer income (i.e., income from work, not from the welfare system), and we feel like we are part of society, as Holm Andersen told TV2.
“Supporting the positive trend”
Although it seems that this trend can continue, Sophie Holm Andersen believes it is important to support this positive direction. People who are already employed have a better chance of remaining in their jobs, especially when social developments change and the demand for labor decreases.
It emphasizes that increased skills improvement through education and employment efforts by municipalities can help people get better off after a potential decline in employment.
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