Inequality is a big issue in the election campaign—but how is it actually playing out in Denmark, and what’s driving it?

One thing has driven inequality up — here are the key charts

Kollage: Mathias Lystbæk. Originalfoto: Peter Hove Olesen, Freepik
Kollage: Mathias Lystbæk. Originalfoto: Peter Hove Olesen, Freepik
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Economic inequality is a hot topic in the election campaign. But how has inequality actually developed during Mette Frederiksen’s (S) tenure as Prime Minister, and what drives this development? Let’s take a closer look.

Economic inequality is typically measured by either the disparity in our incomes or the disparity in our wealth.

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