Goods imports in Denmark
Denmark: Goods imports was 132.41 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
132.41 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
34th
of 200 countries
All-time high
138.00 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
9.96 billion BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Goods imports in Denmark, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, goods imports in Denmark stood at 132.41 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in Denmark peaked at 138.00 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 9.96 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places Denmark 34th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports in Denmark, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 9.96 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 11.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1977 | 12.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1978 | 14.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1979 | 17.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.6% |
| 1980 | 19.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1981 | 17.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.8% |
| 1982 | 16.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 15.97 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 16.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1985 | 17.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1986 | 22.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 24.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1988 | 25.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 26.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 31.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1991 | 32.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 33.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 29.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.6% |
| 1994 | 34.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1995 | 43.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1996 | 43.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 42.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 44.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 43.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 43.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 43.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 47.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 54.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 65.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2005 | 72.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 85.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 98.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2008 | 113.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 81.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -27.9% |
| 2010 | 85.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 102.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2012 | 97.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 102.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 104.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 89.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 86.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 96.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 106.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2019 | 102.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 101.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 128.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.4% |
| 2022 | 138.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2023 | 129.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 132.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 132.41 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 45.20 billion BoP, current US$, 2.9× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 132.41 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.51 billion BoP, current US$, 2.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 17.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 20.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 26.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 37.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 29.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 44.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 43.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 113.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 97.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 85.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 106.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 125.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 101.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 138.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 31 Ireland 165.36 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 32 Romania 139.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 33 Hungary 138.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 35 Philippines 130.08 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 36 Slovakia 116.89 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Portugal 109.07 billion BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 17.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in Denmark?
- Goods imports in Denmark was 132.41 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 138.00 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.96 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Denmark rank for goods imports?
- Denmark ranks 34th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.