GDP per capita in Denmark
Denmark: GDP per capita was 50,690 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
50,690 international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
13th
of 166 countries
All-time high
50,690 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2022
All-time low
2,031 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1820
Years of data
203
1820–2022
GDP per capita in Denmark, 1820–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Denmark is 50,690 international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 203 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Denmark peaked at 50,690 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,031 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1820.
Denmark ranks 13th of 166 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita in Denmark, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 2,031 international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1821 | 2,104 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1822 | 2,115 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 1823 | 2,085 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.4% |
| 1824 | 2,117 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 1825 | 2,107 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.5% |
| 1826 | 2,110 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.1% |
| 1827 | 2,150 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.9% |
| 1828 | 2,163 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.6% |
| 1829 | 2,110 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.5% |
| 1830 | 2,120 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 1831 | 2,101 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.9% |
| 1832 | 2,158 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1833 | 2,130 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.3% |
| 1834 | 2,227 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 1835 | 2,195 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.4% |
| 1836 | 2,179 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.7% |
| 1837 | 2,219 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.8% |
| 1838 | 2,216 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.1% |
| 1839 | 2,224 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.4% |
| 1840 | 2,276 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 1841 | 2,254 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.0% |
| 1842 | 2,243 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.5% |
| 1843 | 2,353 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 1844 | 2,434 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1845 | 2,472 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 1846 | 2,501 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 1847 | 2,466 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.4% |
| 1848 | 2,570 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 1849 | 2,695 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 1850 | 2,817 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.5% |
| 1851 | 2,649 international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.0% |
| 1852 | 2,713 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 1853 | 2,697 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.6% |
| 1854 | 2,679 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.7% |
| 1855 | 2,938 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.7% |
| 1856 | 2,735 international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.9% |
| 1857 | 2,745 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.4% |
| 1858 | 2,691 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.0% |
| 1859 | 2,834 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1860 | 2,775 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.1% |
| 1861 | 2,785 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.4% |
| 1862 | 2,836 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.8% |
| 1863 | 2,979 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 1864 | 2,922 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.9% |
| 1865 | 2,989 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 1866 | 2,963 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.9% |
| 1867 | 2,933 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.0% |
| 1868 | 2,954 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.7% |
| 1869 | 3,092 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1870 | 3,193 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1871 | 3,177 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.5% |
| 1872 | 3,327 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1873 | 3,279 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.4% |
| 1874 | 3,341 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.9% |
| 1875 | 3,366 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.7% |
| 1876 | 3,395 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.9% |
| 1877 | 3,261 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.9% |
| 1878 | 3,351 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 1879 | 3,425 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.2% |
| 1880 | 3,476 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 1881 | 3,480 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.1% |
| 1882 | 3,571 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1883 | 3,665 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1884 | 3,642 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.6% |
| 1885 | 3,625 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.5% |
| 1886 | 3,724 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1887 | 3,818 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 1888 | 3,808 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.3% |
| 1889 | 3,826 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 1890 | 4,022 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 1891 | 4,073 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.3% |
| 1892 | 4,141 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 1893 | 4,191 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 1894 | 4,235 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 1895 | 4,415 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1896 | 4,521 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 1897 | 4,564 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 1898 | 4,575 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.2% |
| 1899 | 4,705 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 1900 | 4,809 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.2% |
| 1901 | 4,948 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 1902 | 5,007 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 1903 | 5,244 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1904 | 5,302 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 1905 | 5,333 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.6% |
| 1906 | 5,423 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 1907 | 5,557 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 1908 | 5,662 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.9% |
| 1909 | 5,807 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1910 | 5,906 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 1911 | 6,148 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1912 | 6,076 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.2% |
| 1913 | 6,236 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1914 | 6,551 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 1915 | 6,022 international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.1% |
| 1916 | 6,202 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
| 1917 | 5,765 international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.0% |
| 1918 | 5,514 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.4% |
| 1919 | 6,153 international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.6% |
| 1920 | 6,363 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1921 | 6,099 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.1% |
| 1922 | 6,641 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.9% |
| 1923 | 7,267 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.4% |
| 1924 | 7,218 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.7% |
| 1925 | 6,978 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.3% |
| 1926 | 7,329 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 1927 | 7,425 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.3% |
| 1928 | 7,627 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1929 | 8,089 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 1930 | 8,513 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1931 | 8,542 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.3% |
| 1932 | 8,239 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.5% |
| 1933 | 8,434 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 1934 | 8,611 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.1% |
| 1935 | 8,735 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.4% |
| 1936 | 8,886 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 1937 | 9,035 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 1938 | 9,185 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 1939 | 9,553 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 1940 | 8,155 international-$ in 2011 prices | -14.6% |
| 1941 | 7,291 international-$ in 2011 prices | -10.6% |
| 1942 | 7,379 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 1943 | 8,097 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.7% |
| 1944 | 8,835 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.1% |
| 1945 | 8,075 international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.6% |
| 1946 | 9,208 international-$ in 2011 prices | +14.0% |
| 1947 | 9,620 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.5% |
| 1948 | 9,776 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 1949 | 10,351 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.9% |
| 1950 | 11,067 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.9% |
| 1951 | 11,056 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.1% |
| 1952 | 11,086 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.3% |
| 1953 | 11,623 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.8% |
| 1954 | 11,749 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 1955 | 11,788 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.3% |
| 1956 | 11,858 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.6% |
| 1957 | 12,696 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.1% |
| 1958 | 12,903 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 1959 | 13,767 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.7% |
| 1960 | 14,046 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 1961 | 14,843 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.7% |
| 1962 | 15,537 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1963 | 15,513 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 16,832 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.5% |
| 1965 | 17,459 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 17,789 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 18,230 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 1968 | 18,868 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
| 1969 | 19,974 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 20,221 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 20,617 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 21,579 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 22,228 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 21,919 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.4% |
| 1975 | 21,712 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.9% |
| 1976 | 23,059 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.2% |
| 1977 | 23,360 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.3% |
| 1978 | 23,632 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 24,409 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 24,272 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.6% |
| 1981 | 24,063 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.9% |
| 1982 | 24,807 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 25,450 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 26,581 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 27,710 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 28,681 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 28,728 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 29,049 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 29,108 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 29,412 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 29,915 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 30,574 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 30,650 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 32,359 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 33,356 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 34,325 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 35,499 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 36,361 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 37,523 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 39,021 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 39,426 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 39,709 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 39,983 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 41,179 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 42,265 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 44,026 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 44,482 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 44,246 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 42,090 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 42,932 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 43,575 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 43,510 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 43,744 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 44,216 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 44,941 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 46,019 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 47,022 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 47,718 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 48,239 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 47,171 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 49,259 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 50,690 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 50,690 international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for high income countries, which is 38,250 international-$ in 2011 prices, 1.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 50,690 international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28,256 international-$ in 2011 prices, 1.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 2,109 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,031 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,163 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1830s | 2,177 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,101 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,227 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1840s | 2,426 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,243 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,695 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1850s | 2,750 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,649 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,938 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1860s | 2,923 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,775 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,092 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1870s | 3,312 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,177 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,425 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1880s | 3,664 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,476 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,826 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1890s | 4,344 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,022 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,705 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1900s | 5,309 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,809 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,807 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1910s | 6,057 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,514 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,551 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1920s | 7,104 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,099 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8,089 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1930s | 8,773 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8,239 international-$ in 2011 prices | 9,553 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1940s | 8,679 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,291 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10,351 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1950s | 11,959 international-$ in 2011 prices | 11,056 international-$ in 2011 prices | 13,767 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 16,909 international-$ in 2011 prices | 14,046 international-$ in 2011 prices | 19,974 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 22,274 international-$ in 2011 prices | 20,221 international-$ in 2011 prices | 24,409 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,845 international-$ in 2011 prices | 24,063 international-$ in 2011 prices | 29,108 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 32,998 international-$ in 2011 prices | 29,412 international-$ in 2011 prices | 37,523 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 41,643 international-$ in 2011 prices | 39,021 international-$ in 2011 prices | 44,482 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 45,191 international-$ in 2011 prices | 42,932 international-$ in 2011 prices | 48,239 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 49,040 international-$ in 2011 prices | 47,171 international-$ in 2011 prices | 50,690 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 10 Saudi Arabia 53,517 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 11 Taiwan 53,143 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 12 Australia 52,049 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 14 Netherlands 49,670 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 15 Hong Kong 48,289 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 16 Oman 47,989 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
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$), annual growth rate 17.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Denmark?
- Gdp per capita in Denmark was 50,690 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 50,690 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,031 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1820.
- How does Denmark rank for gdp per capita?
- Denmark ranks 13th out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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