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 165 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.

GDP per capita in Denmark

Name: GDP per capita in Denmark
Creator: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

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 165 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 165 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

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

See the full ranking of 166 places →

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)

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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 165 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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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2011 prices
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 166 places, 21,075 data points, 1000–2022
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.