Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Denmark
Denmark: Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and was 352.96 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Denmark, 1991–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 352.96 billion US dollar for direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in 2025. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 23.0% on the previous year and up 102.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in Denmark peaked at 352.96 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 12.18 billion US dollar, in 1991.
That places Denmark 14th out of 144 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Denmark, year by year
| 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% |
| 2005 | 87.71 billion US dollar | +304.5% |
| 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 | 174.51 billion US dollar | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 188.57 billion US dollar | +8.1% |
| 2017 | 221.65 billion US dollar | +17.5% |
| 2018 | 229.30 billion US dollar | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 215.43 billion US dollar | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 246.37 billion US dollar | +14.4% |
| 2021 | 264.30 billion US dollar | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 270.83 billion US dollar | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 281.22 billion US dollar | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 287.01 billion US dollar | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 352.96 billion US dollar | +23.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 352.96 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 22.61 billion US dollar, 15.6× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 352.96 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19.37 billion US dollar, 18.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +304.5% | 21.68 billion US dollar | 87.71 billion US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.83 billion US dollar | 12.18 billion US dollar | 21.87 billion US dollar | 7 |
| 2000s | 114.51 billion US dollar | 87.71 billion US dollar | 140.26 billion US dollar | 5 |
| 2010s | 185.38 billion US dollar | 147.92 billion US dollar | 229.30 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 283.78 billion US dollar | 246.37 billion US dollar | 352.96 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More economy & growth data for Denmark
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9574 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 30.70 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0723 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5,136 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 18.24 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 121.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 3,052 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 17.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in Denmark?
- Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in Denmark was 352.96 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 352.96 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.18 billion US dollar in 1991.
- How does Denmark rank for direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and?
- Denmark ranks 14th out of 144 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.3%. 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 investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.