The success is attributed to Denmark’s early
adoption of wind technology, which gives it a
competitive advantage globally.
Development of wind power has created sustainable and high-value jobs in Denmark.
Employment in the Danish wind industry has
been rising significantly since the 1990s. These
jobs are not only green but also high value in
terms of productivity. In 2016, the gross value
added (GVA) per employee in the wind industry
was higher than the national average by 4 percentage points. Notably, the national average for
GVA per employee is already high in Denmark
(Figs. 101, 102, and 103).
Most wind jobs are concentrated in rural areas
and have been supported by tailored education
programmes. 22% of the Danish population lives
in the capital, Copenhagen. However, most wind
Fig. 102 The development of wind energy has created sustainable and high-value jobs in Denmark. Note GVA=gross
value added. Source Vivid Economics
Fig. 101 Denmark’s early adoption of offshore wind has made its domestic industry globally competitive, creating
more jobs. Source Vivid Economics
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adoption of wind technology, which gives it a
competitive advantage globally.
Development of wind power has created sustainable and high-value jobs in Denmark.
Employment in the Danish wind industry has
been rising significantly since the 1990s. These
jobs are not only green but also high value in
terms of productivity. In 2016, the gross value
added (GVA) per employee in the wind industry
was higher than the national average by 4 percentage points. Notably, the national average for
GVA per employee is already high in Denmark
(Figs. 101, 102, and 103).
Most wind jobs are concentrated in rural areas
and have been supported by tailored education
programmes. 22% of the Danish population lives
in the capital, Copenhagen. However, most wind
Fig. 102 The development of wind energy has created sustainable and high-value jobs in Denmark. Note GVA=gross
value added. Source Vivid Economics
Fig. 101 Denmark’s early adoption of offshore wind has made its domestic industry globally competitive, creating
more jobs. Source Vivid Economics
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