Denmark is among the most automated industrial countries in the world, excluding the automotive industry. With 326 robots per 10,000 employees, Danish industry is number four globally and ranks first in Europe, according to a new analysis. This is stated by Dansk Metal in a press release.
The analysis shows that Denmark is only surpassed by South Korea, China and Japan, while the rest of Europe is significantly lower. The automotive industry is omitted because automation here began early and because Denmark does not have significant car production. In 2024, Denmark passed 10,000 industrial robots across sectors for the first time, and over the past four years the number has grown by almost 12 percent annually.
- Future growth and jobs must be achieved with more robots and more skilled workers, and we have a fantastic starting point in Denmark, which has only been strengthened in recent years. Now it is up to employers to realise the potential and maintain momentum by continuing to purchase new automation solutions,’’ says Emil Drevsfeldt Nielsen, head of business policy at Dansk Metal.
The development is driven mainly by large companies, while small and medium-sized companies are lagging behind.
- Many companies are currently lacking skilled employees. Of course, more people need to be trained, but companies must also look inward. Part of the long-term solution is to automate production so that fewer employees can achieve more. The large companies have understood this. Now it is important that small and medium-sized companies also focus on this, says Emil Drevsfeldt Nielsen, head of business policy at Dansk Metal.
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