Government budget and revenue in Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark: official figures
The Capital Region of Denmark spent DKK 55.6 billion on running costs (gross current expenditure on health, social services, regional development and administration) in 2025, the largest of 5 regional budgets and 32.2% of all regional spending in Denmark.
How much has the Capital Region of Denmark spending grown?
Gross current spending by the Capital Region rose 34% in cash terms between 2016 and 2025, from DKK 41.4 billion to DKK 55.6 billion.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does the Capital Region of Denmark spend per person?
The Capital Region spent DKK 28,690 per inhabitant on current operations in 2025 (3rd highest of 5 regions; regions overall: DKK 28,783).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat does the Capital Region of Denmark spend its money on?
Health care took 95.1% of the gross running costs of the Capital Region of Denmark in 2025, above the national figure of 93.2%.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow is the Capital Region of Denmark funded?
State block grants to the Capital Region were worth DKK 20,520 per inhabitant in 2025 (2nd lowest of 5 regions; average DKK 21,153).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhere does the Capital Region of Denmark get its money?
The national government paid the Capital Region of Denmark DKK 39.7 billion in block grants in 2025, 84% of its financing; municipalities added DKK 7.0 billion in activity-based contributions for their residents' hospital use.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does the Capital Region of Denmark invest in hospitals?
The Capital Region invested DKK 2,049 per inhabitant in buildings and equipment in 2025, the highest of 5 regions.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much is the Capital Region of Denmark spending on new hospitals?
The Capital Region spent DKK 4.0 billion on capital projects in 2025, of which DKK 3.6 billion went on somatic hospitals.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does the Capital Region of Denmark spend on public transport?
The Capital Region spent DKK 516 per inhabitant on regional development, including bus and rail subsidies, in 2025 (2nd lowest of 5 regions).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWho pays for buses in the Capital Region of Denmark?
The Capital Region of Denmark paid DKK 531 million to public transport companies in 2025, 53% of its regional development spending.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does the Capital Region of Denmark spend on administration?
In 2025, the Capital Region spent DKK 232 per inhabitant on joint functions and administration, the lowest of 5 regions.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow Capital Region of Denmark compares with other regions
Gross current expenditure per resident (DKK) (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 3 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross current expenditure per resident (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zealand | DKK 30,532 |
| 2 | North Denmark | DKK 29,949 |
| 3 | Capital Region of Denmark | DKK 28,690 |
| 4 | Southern Denmark | DKK 28,372 |
| 5 | Central Denmark | DKK 27,695 |
Block grants from the state per resident (DKK) (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Block grants from the state per resident (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zealand | DKK 23,201 |
| 2 | North Denmark | DKK 22,122 |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | DKK 21,586 |
| 4 | Capital Region of Denmark | DKK 20,520 |
| 5 | Central Denmark | DKK 19,962 |
Gross capital expenditure per resident (DKK) (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 1 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross capital expenditure per resident (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Region of Denmark | DKK 2,049 |
| 2 | North Denmark | DKK 1,714 |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | DKK 1,630 |
| 4 | Zealand | DKK 1,570 |
| 5 | Central Denmark | DKK 588 |
Regional development spending per resident (DKK, gross current) (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Regional development spending per resident (DKK, gross current) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Denmark | DKK 804 |
| 2 | Zealand | DKK 774 |
| 3 | Central Denmark | DKK 594 |
| 4 | Capital Region of Denmark | DKK 516 |
| 5 | Southern Denmark | DKK 453 |
Joint functions and administration spending per resident (DKK, gross current) (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Joint functions and administration spending per resident (DKK, gross current) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Denmark | DKK 409 |
| 2 | North Denmark | DKK 287 |
| 3 | Zealand | DKK 286 |
| 4 | Central Denmark | DKK 256 |
| 5 | Capital Region of Denmark | DKK 232 |
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Sources
- Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik): Regions' accounts by function, type of account and kind (StatBank table REGR31), 2016-2025, DKK 1,000 and DKK per resident, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 e671b0011dae…)
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