Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Denmark
Denmark: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) was 6,898 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Denmark, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Denmark stood at 6,898 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 39.1% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Denmark peaked at 33,824 million current US$ in 2000 and was at its lowest, -10,716 million current US$, in 2004.
That places Denmark 46th out of 224 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | million current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,132 million current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 1,553 million current US$ | +37.1% |
| 1992 | 1,017 million current US$ | -34.5% |
| 1993 | 1,713 million current US$ | +68.3% |
| 1994 | 5,006 million current US$ | +192.3% |
| 1995 | 4,177 million current US$ | -16.6% |
| 1996 | 758.79 million current US$ | -81.8% |
| 1997 | 2,801 million current US$ | +269.2% |
| 1998 | 7,730 million current US$ | +176.0% |
| 1999 | 16,757 million current US$ | +116.8% |
| 2000 | 33,824 million current US$ | +101.8% |
| 2001 | 11,522 million current US$ | -65.9% |
| 2002 | 6,637 million current US$ | -42.4% |
| 2003 | 2,611 million current US$ | -60.7% |
| 2004 | -10,716 million current US$ | -510.4% |
| 2005 | 7,534 million current US$ | -170.3% |
| 2006 | 9,531 million current US$ | +26.5% |
| 2007 | 6,638 million current US$ | -30.3% |
| 2008 | 2,487 million current US$ | -62.5% |
| 2009 | 2,535 million current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2010 | -5,413 million current US$ | -313.5% |
| 2011 | 13,980 million current US$ | -358.3% |
| 2012 | 776.26 million current US$ | -94.4% |
| 2013 | 1,362 million current US$ | +75.4% |
| 2014 | 6,491 million current US$ | +376.7% |
| 2015 | 5,656 million current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2016 | -6,703 million current US$ | -218.5% |
| 2017 | 5,693 million current US$ | -184.9% |
| 2018 | -2,482 million current US$ | -143.6% |
| 2019 | 27,002 million current US$ | -1187.9% |
| 2020 | 3,879 million current US$ | -85.6% |
| 2021 | 8,361 million current US$ | +115.6% |
| 2022 | 7,632 million current US$ | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 11,320 million current US$ | +48.3% |
| 2024 | 6,898 million current US$ | -39.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 6,898 million current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,309 million current US$, 2.1× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 6,898 million current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,342 million current US$, 2.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1187.9% | -2,482 million current US$ | 27,002 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,265 million current US$ | 758.79 million current US$ | 16,757 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,260 million current US$ | -10,716 million current US$ | 33,824 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,636 million current US$ | -6,703 million current US$ | 27,002 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,618 million current US$ | 3,879 million current US$ | 11,320 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More economy & growth data for Denmark
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -17.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0109 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 838.16 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Denmark?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Denmark was 6,898 million current US$ in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 33,824 million current US$ in 2000.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -10,716 million current US$ in 2004.
- How does Denmark rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Denmark ranks 46th out of 224 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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