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Denmark layoffs, tracked in full.

Denmark has seen 700 job cuts across 4 tracked rounds since January 2020 — roughly 0.1% of all layoffs in our global dataset. The last 12 months alone saw 100 layoffs.

Last updated
Country snapshot
700
people laid off since Jan 2020
Companies tracked
3
active + historical
Rounds
4
total events
Top industry
Fintech
100% of cuts
Biggest single cut
300
Better Collective
Total since 2020
All time
700
Across 4 roundsRank #23
Last 12 months
Recent
100
Industries affected
Breadth
1
of 1 trackedFintech leads
Share of global
vs countries
0.1%
of 830K totalRank #23
By industry · DK· Since 2020

Which industries cut deepest.

Fintech
1 COMPANIES · 1 ROUNDS
100% of DK cuts
100
PEOPLE
Top cities & companies · Denmark

Where the cuts landed.

Top cities
#01
Copenhagen
4 ROUNDS
700
Top companies
#01
Better Collective
COPENHAGEN · ENTERPRISE SAAS · 1 ROUNDS
300
#02
Pleo
COPENHAGEN · FINTECH · 2 ROUNDS
250
#03
Simple Feast
COPENHAGEN · D2C · 1 ROUNDS
150
Recent events · Denmark· Last 30 days

The latest DK layoffs.

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Severity
Event
Location · When
Headcount
Source
High
P
Pleo
Pleo Layoffs — 2025-11-19
Copenhagen ·
100
tech.eu ↗
Moderate
BC
Better Collective
Better Collective Layoffs — 2024-11-14
Copenhagen ·
300
igbaffiliate.com ↗
High
P
Pleo
Pleo Layoffs — 2022-11-03
Copenhagen ·
150
finextra.com ↗
Severe
SF
Simple Feast
Simple Feast Layoffs — 2022-09-07
Copenhagen ·
150
tv2.dk ↗
Companies in Denmark

Most impacted companies.

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B
Enterprise SaaS
Better Collective
Copenhagen
300
Total cuts tracked
Rounds1
IndustryEnterprise SaaS
P
Fintech
Pleo
Copenhagen
250
Total cuts tracked
Rounds2
IndustryFintech
S
D2C
Simple Feast
Copenhagen
150
Total cuts tracked
Rounds1
IndustryD2C
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Byju's and 96 more companies tracked since 2020.
97 COMPANIES · 60K CUT →
Europe
Germany layoffs
SAP and 24 more companies tracked since 2020.
25 COMPANIES · 28K CUT →
Frequently asked

Questions about Denmark layoffs.

How many people have been laid off in Denmark?+
Our dataset tracks 700 job cuts across 4 layoff rounds in Denmark since January 2020. This includes government filings, corporate disclosures, and verified news reports.
Which industries are cutting most in Denmark?+
Fintech leads in Denmark layoffs. Scroll up to the industries breakdown for a full picture of which sectors are cutting deepest.
Where does Denmark layoff data come from?+
Our DK data is sourced from mandatory government filings (WARN Act notices for employers over 100 workers), corporate disclosures (SEC 8-K filings, annual reports), and verified news reporting from 40+ trusted outlets. See our methodology for full verification standards.
Are Denmark layoffs rising or falling?+
The last 12 months show 100 layoffs in our dataset. The stat cards above compare the current 12-month period to the prior year — check the trend indicators for direction.
Can I use Denmark layoff data in my article or research?+
Yes. Stats and visualizations on this site can be cited with attribution to the SIVL. For raw data access or embeddable charts, see our embed page or methodology.
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