Annual growth of GDP per capita in Denmark
Denmark: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 2.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in Denmark, 1961–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 2.4% for annual growth of gdp per capita in 2025.
The figure is down 19.6% on the previous year and up 71.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Denmark peaked at 8.4% in 1964 and was at its lowest, -5.5%, in 2009.
That places Denmark 106th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.5% | -0.2% | 8.4% | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.1% | -1.7% | 5.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.9% | -0.9% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6% | -5.5% | 3.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.5% | -2.1% | 6.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
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- 108 Cyprus 2.3% compare
- 109 Bangladesh 2.2% compare
More economy & growth data for Denmark
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 11.0% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 62,218 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 18.7% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 373.88 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 62,218 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 6.62 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -37.70 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -5.69 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 346.97 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Denmark?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in Denmark was 2.4% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 8.4% in 1964.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.5% in 2009.
- How does Denmark rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- Denmark ranks 106th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.