Denmark: economy

What is Denmark's GDP growth rate?

Denmark's GDP grew 0.9% in real terms in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the first quarter, according to Statistics Denmark. The figure is corrected for price changes and seasonal effects.

Quarter-on-quarter growth compares one quarter with the one before, after removing regular seasonal patterns. Statistics Denmark's first estimate for a quarter is based on fewer and partly preliminary sources, so it is often revised. Annual GDP was DKK 3,119 billion in 2025.

Official sources: Statistics Denmark: key figures for the national accounts (GDP)

How big is Denmark's economy?

Denmark's GDP was DKK 3,119 billion in 2025, according to Statistics Denmark. In the second quarter of 2026, real GDP grew 0.9% on the previous quarter.

GDP measures the value of everything produced in the country, minus the inputs used up in production. Statistics Denmark calculates it from the production, income and expenditure sides. The annual figure is in current prices, so it includes the effect of price changes; growth rates use chained 2020 prices to remove that effect.

Official sources: Statistics Denmark: key figures for the national accounts (GDP)

What is the inflation rate in Denmark?

Consumer prices in Denmark were 2.2% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, according to Statistics Denmark. Core inflation was 1.9%. Prices were unchanged from August, according to StatBank table PRIS01.

The consumer price index measures changes in the prices of goods and services bought by households. Core inflation leaves out energy and unprocessed food, whose prices swing most. Food and non-alcoholic drink prices were 2.1% lower than a year earlier, while housing, water, electricity and gas costs were 1.7% higher.

Official sources: Statistics Denmark: consumer price index · StatBank Denmark: PRIS01

What is the interest rate in Denmark?

Danmarks Nationalbank's current-account rate and rate on certificates of deposit were 2.10% on 14 October 2026, according to its official interest rate data. The lending rate was 2.25% and the discount rate 2.10%.

Denmark has a fixed exchange rate policy: the Nationalbank sets its rates to keep the krone stable against the euro, rather than to steer domestic inflation directly. The current-account rate is the rate banks receive on their deposits at the Nationalbank.

Official sources: StatBank Denmark: DNRENTD interest rates · Danmarks Nationalbank: official interest rates

What is Denmark's economic growth rate?

2.9%: that is real GDP growth in Denmark for 2025, according to the World Bank. Its high point since 2005 was 2021, at 6.5%; its low point was 2009, at -5.0%. Europe & Central Asia median: 2.1%; Denmark is 17th highest of 49. World rank, highest first: 102nd of 180.

How rich is Denmark per person?

According to the World Bank, GDP per person in Denmark was $76,970 in 2025. That is the highest since at least 2005. It is 6th highest of 49 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is $28,420. Worldwide: 8th of 180.

What is Denmark's GDP per person adjusted for prices?

$83,218 in international dollars: that is GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Denmark for 2025, according to the World Bank. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 7th highest of 49 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is $50,946 in international dollars. Of 179 countries with 2025 data, 12th highest.

How much does Denmark export?

According to the World Bank, exports of goods and services in Denmark was 70.1% of GDP in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2024, at 71.0% of GDP; its low point was 2009, at 47.0% of GDP. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 47.7% of GDP, and Denmark placed 12th highest of 46. Worldwide: 21st of 133.

Does Denmark earn more abroad than it spends?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 12.6% of GDP. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 4th highest of 47 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is -0.3% of GDP. Of 132 countries with 2025 data, 8th highest.

How much foreign investment does Denmark receive?

According to the IMF, net inflows of foreign direct investment in Denmark was 3.7% of GDP in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2022, at 6.9% of GDP; its low point was 2012, at -5.0% of GDP. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 1.9% of GDP, and Denmark placed 10th highest of 49. World rank, highest first: 51st of 179.