Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Denmark (S), accounting for 20.4% (528 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (14.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 79 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Denmark (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Denmark (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Denmark (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
503
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
503
19.4%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
528
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
528
20.4%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
397
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
397
15.3%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
277
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
277
10.7%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
228
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
228
8.8%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
179
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
179
6.9%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
131
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
131
5.1%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
310
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
310
12.0%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
45
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
45
1.7%
+0.8pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+79
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+62
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+38
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+27
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-16
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-14
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+21
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+16
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+23
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Denmark (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 503 | 19.4% | 14.3% | 424 | 17.9% | 14.4% | +79 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 528 | 20.4% | 14.6% | 466 | 19.7% | 13.8% | +62 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 397 | 15.3% | 17.6% | 359 | 15.2% | 18.4% | +38 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 277 | 10.7% | 10.9% | 250 | 10.6% | 9.8% | +27 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 228 | 8.8% | 10.3% | 244 | 10.3% | 10.6% | -16 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 179 | 6.9% | 7.1% | 193 | 8.2% | 7.7% | -14 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 131 | 5.1% | 10.8% | 110 | 4.7% | 11.0% | +21 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 310 | 12.0% | 12.5% | 294 | 12.4% | 12.6% | +16 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 45 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 22 | 0.9% | 1.7% | +23 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 2,592 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,364 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +228 | 0.0pp |