Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Denmark

Denmark: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 353.24 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
353.24 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 23.1%
World rank
22nd
of 158 countries
All-time high
353.24 billion US dollar
in 2025
All-time low
12.18 billion US dollar
in 1991
Years of data
35
1991–2025

Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Denmark, 1991–2025

0100.0B200.0B300.0B400.0B1991200820251991: 12.2B US dollar1992: 13.1B US dollar1993: 12.7B US dollar1994: 16.1B US dollar1995: 20.2B US dollar1996: 21.9B US dollar1997: 21.7B US dollar1998: 28.7B US dollar1999: 38.4B US dollar2000: 54.0B US dollar2001: 61.8B US dollar2002: 65.7B US dollar2003: 69.3B US dollar2004: 86.2B US dollar2005: 87.7B US dollar2006: 100.0B US dollar2007: 122.4B US dollar2008: 122.2B US dollar2009: 140.3B US dollar2010: 147.9B US dollar2011: 150.1B US dollar2012: 167.0B US dollar2013: 181.4B US dollar2014: 178.0B US dollar2015: 177.8B US dollar2016: 191.8B US dollar2017: 225.3B US dollar2018: 232.8B US dollar2019: 218.9B US dollar2020: 250.4B US dollar2021: 268.0B US dollar2022: 270.8B US dollar2023: 281.2B US dollar2024: 287.0B US dollar2025: 353.2B US dollar

Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Denmark is 353.24 billion US dollar, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.1% on the previous year and up 98.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Denmark peaked at 353.24 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 12.18 billion US dollar, in 1991.

That places Denmark 22nd out of 158 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Denmark, 1991 to 2025.
Year US dollar Change
1991 12.18 billion US dollar
1992 13.11 billion US dollar +7.7%
1993 12.70 billion US dollar -3.1%
1994 16.11 billion US dollar +26.9%
1995 20.19 billion US dollar +25.4%
1996 21.87 billion US dollar +8.3%
1997 21.68 billion US dollar -0.9%
1998 28.73 billion US dollar +32.5%
1999 38.42 billion US dollar +33.8%
2000 54.00 billion US dollar +40.5%
2001 61.83 billion US dollar +14.5%
2002 65.72 billion US dollar +6.3%
2003 69.34 billion US dollar +5.5%
2004 86.16 billion US dollar +24.3%
2005 87.71 billion US dollar +1.8%
2006 100.03 billion US dollar +14.0%
2007 122.36 billion US dollar +22.3%
2008 122.20 billion US dollar -0.1%
2009 140.26 billion US dollar +14.8%
2010 147.92 billion US dollar +5.5%
2011 150.15 billion US dollar +1.5%
2012 166.96 billion US dollar +11.2%
2013 181.36 billion US dollar +8.6%
2014 177.98 billion US dollar -1.9%
2015 177.85 billion US dollar -0.1%
2016 191.80 billion US dollar +7.8%
2017 225.32 billion US dollar +17.5%
2018 232.80 billion US dollar +3.3%
2019 218.87 billion US dollar -6.0%
2020 250.36 billion US dollar +14.4%
2021 267.98 billion US dollar +7.0%
2022 270.83 billion US dollar +1.1%
2023 281.22 billion US dollar +3.8%
2024 287.01 billion US dollar +2.1%
2025 353.24 billion US dollar +23.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 20.55 billion US dollar 12.18 billion US dollar 38.42 billion US dollar 9
2000s 90.96 billion US dollar 54.00 billion US dollar 140.26 billion US dollar 10
2010s 187.10 billion US dollar 147.92 billion US dollar 232.80 billion US dollar 10
2020s 285.11 billion US dollar 250.36 billion US dollar 353.24 billion US dollar 6

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 19 Sweden 536.22 billion US dollar compare
  2. 20 Brazil 468.49 billion US dollar compare
  3. 21 Cyprus 386.61 billion US dollar compare
  4. 23 Mexico 300.45 billion US dollar compare
  5. 24 Malta 294.23 billion US dollar compare
  6. 25 Austria 292.50 billion US dollar compare

See the full ranking of 161 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Denmark?
Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Denmark was 353.24 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 353.24 billion US dollar in 2025.
What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 12.18 billion US dollar in 1991.
How does Denmark rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
Denmark ranks 22nd out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 98.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar)
Unit
US dollar
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
161 places, 3,787 data points, 1948–2025
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The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.