Labour Market Balance – data to support employment efforts
Labour Market Balance is a digital tool that gives municipalities and unemployment insurance funds an updated overview of conditions on the labour market.
The system is managed by The Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment (STAR), and combines data from multiple sources. The data is detailed and regularly updated. It allows for tracking of businesses and individuals (anonymised) over time.
Governance and labour market monitoring
The data helps shape employment policy across all levels – national, regional, and local. It is used to:
- Set and monitor employment policy goals
- Benchmark performance between regions and municipalities
- Evaluate the effects of labour market efforts
Monitoring focuses on three areas:
- Labour shortages and the needs of public and private employers
- The available workforce
- Use of training and active labour market measures for benefit recipients