Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Denmark
Denmark: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 1.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 11.3%
World rank
90th
of 170 countries
All-time high
11.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1969
All-time low
1.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2011
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Denmark, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 1.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in 2025.
The figure is down 11.3% on the previous year and down 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Denmark peaked at 11.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1969 and was at its lowest, 1.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
Denmark ranks 90th of 170 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Denmark, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 11.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1967 | 11.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1968 | 11.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1969 | 11.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 1970 | 10.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1971 | 9.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1972 | 8.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1973 | 6.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 1974 | 5.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.0% |
| 1975 | 4.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -29.3% |
| 1976 | 4.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.4% |
| 1977 | 4.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1978 | 3.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.7% |
| 1979 | 2.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1980 | 2.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 1981 | 2.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 2.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.4% |
| 1983 | 2.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 3.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.6% |
| 1985 | 3.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 2.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.7% |
| 1987 | 2.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.5% |
| 1988 | 2.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 1989 | 2.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 1.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.1% |
| 1991 | 1.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 1.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1993 | 1.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 1.65 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 1.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 1.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 1.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.7% |
| 1998 | 2.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 1.93 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 2.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.1% |
| 2001 | 2.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 2.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 2003 | 1.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.5% |
| 2004 | 1.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 1.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 1.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 1.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 2008 | 1.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 2009 | 1.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.8% |
| 2010 | 1.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 1.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 1.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 1.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 1.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.8% |
| 2016 | 1.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 1.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 1.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 1.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 1.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 1.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 1.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 1.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 2024 | 1.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2025 | 1.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 1.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.2109 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 5.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 1.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1754 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 7.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 11.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 11.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 4 |
| 1970s | 6.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 87 Honduras 1.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 88 South Africa 1.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 89 Solomon Islands 1.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 91 Saudi Arabia 1.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 92 Bolivia 1.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 93 Sao Tome and Principe 1.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 17.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Denmark?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Denmark was 1.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 11.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1969.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does Denmark rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Denmark ranks 90th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.