Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Denmark
Denmark: Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data was -12.9 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Denmark, 1980–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Denmark is -12.9, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 17.3% on the previous year and up 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Denmark peaked at 5.6 in 1985 and was at its lowest, -56.6, in 2009.
That places Denmark 33rd out of 42 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | -49.4 | — |
| 1981 | -39.4 | -20.2% |
| 1982 | -29.4 | -25.4% |
| 1983 | -11.9 | -59.5% |
| 1984 | 4.6 | -138.7% |
| 1985 | 5.6 | +21.7% |
| 1986 | -3.4 | -160.7% |
| 1987 | -8.9 | +161.8% |
| 1988 | -23.9 | +168.5% |
| 1989 | -30.9 | +29.3% |
| 1990 | -38.4 | +24.3% |
| 1991 | -44.4 | +15.6% |
| 1992 | -34.4 | -22.5% |
| 1993 | -27.4 | -20.3% |
| 1994 | 4.1 | -115.0% |
| 1995 | 1.1 | -73.2% |
| 1996 | 4.1 | +272.7% |
| 1997 | -0.4 | -109.8% |
| 1998 | -35.1 | +8675.0% |
| 1999 | -34.1 | -2.8% |
| 2000 | -27.1 | -20.5% |
| 2001 | -35.1 | +29.5% |
| 2002 | -43.6 | +24.2% |
| 2003 | -37.6 | -13.8% |
| 2004 | -20.1 | -46.5% |
| 2005 | -3.1 | -84.6% |
| 2006 | 2 | -164.5% |
| 2007 | -15.1 | -855.0% |
| 2008 | -53.1 | +251.7% |
| 2009 | -56.6 | +6.6% |
| 2010 | -48.3 | -14.7% |
| 2011 | -42.3 | -12.4% |
| 2012 | -36.9 | -12.8% |
| 2013 | -26.2 | -29.0% |
| 2014 | -25.3 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | -17 | -32.8% |
| 2016 | -15.2 | -10.6% |
| 2017 | -11.6 | -23.7% |
| 2018 | -11.6 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | -13.8 | +19.0% |
| 2020 | -12.1 | -12.3% |
| 2021 | -5.6 | -53.7% |
| 2022 | -22.5 | +301.8% |
| 2023 | -18.4 | -18.2% |
| 2024 | -11.1 | -39.7% |
| 2025 | -15.6 | +40.5% |
| 2026 | -12.9 | -17.3% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's -12.9 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -4.15, 3.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Denmark's -12.9 is below the median for high income countries, which is -5.6, 2.3× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | -8675.0% | -0.4 | -35.1 |
| 2007 | -855.0% | 2 | -15.1 |
| 2022 | -301.8% | -5.6 | -22.5 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -18.7 | -49.4 | 5.6 | 10 |
| 1990s | -20.49 | -44.4 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 2000s | -28.94 | -56.6 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010s | -24.82 | -48.3 | -11.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | -14.03 | -22.5 | -5.6 | 7 |
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0149 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,148 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0121 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Denmark?
- Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Denmark was -12.9 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 5.6 in 1985.
- What is the lowest economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -56.6 in 2009.
- How does Denmark rank for economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data?
- Denmark ranks 33rd out of 42 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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