Gross capital formation in Denmark
Denmark: Gross capital formation was 564.72 billion constant LCU in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
564.72 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
64th
of 170 countries
All-time high
634.58 billion constant LCU
in 2022
All-time low
137.95 billion constant LCU
in 1966
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Gross capital formation in Denmark, 1966–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 564.72 billion constant LCU for gross capital formation in 2025.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Denmark peaked at 634.58 billion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 137.95 billion constant LCU, in 1966.
Denmark ranks 64th of 170 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 60 years of available data.
Gross capital formation in Denmark, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 137.95 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1967 | 144.93 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1968 | 154.45 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 1969 | 178.90 billion constant LCU | +15.8% |
| 1970 | 183.22 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 183.28 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 196.07 billion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 1973 | 214.35 billion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 1974 | 200.12 billion constant LCU | -6.6% |
| 1975 | 167.68 billion constant LCU | -16.2% |
| 1976 | 203.86 billion constant LCU | +21.6% |
| 1977 | 201.25 billion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 1978 | 198.54 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 207.47 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 175.99 billion constant LCU | -15.2% |
| 1981 | 147.37 billion constant LCU | -16.3% |
| 1982 | 164.76 billion constant LCU | +11.8% |
| 1983 | 170.60 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 202.41 billion constant LCU | +18.6% |
| 1985 | 225.56 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 1986 | 260.90 billion constant LCU | +15.7% |
| 1987 | 251.47 billion constant LCU | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 244.19 billion constant LCU | -2.9% |
| 1989 | 253.18 billion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 252.13 billion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 242.35 billion constant LCU | -3.9% |
| 1992 | 245.97 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 226.59 billion constant LCU | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 257.22 billion constant LCU | +13.5% |
| 1995 | 294.71 billion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 1996 | 297.82 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 340.44 billion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 360.72 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 343.27 billion constant LCU | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 383.46 billion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 377.75 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 372.81 billion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 371.27 billion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 396.64 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 419.33 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 472.52 billion constant LCU | +12.7% |
| 2007 | 485.43 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 464.49 billion constant LCU | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 363.87 billion constant LCU | -21.7% |
| 2010 | 356.84 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 379.22 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 384.83 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 397.20 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 421.64 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 439.05 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 472.70 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 494.78 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 514.93 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 507.80 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 529.59 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 602.09 billion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 2022 | 634.58 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 575.08 billion constant LCU | -9.4% |
| 2024 | 584.63 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2025 | 564.72 billion constant LCU | -3.4% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 564.72 billion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 120.45 billion constant LCU, 4.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 564.72 billion constant LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 117.77 billion constant LCU, 4.8× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 154.06 billion constant LCU | 137.95 billion constant LCU | 178.90 billion constant LCU | 4 |
| 1970s | 195.58 billion constant LCU | 167.68 billion constant LCU | 214.35 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 209.64 billion constant LCU | 147.37 billion constant LCU | 260.90 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 286.12 billion constant LCU | 226.59 billion constant LCU | 360.72 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 410.76 billion constant LCU | 363.87 billion constant LCU | 485.43 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 436.90 billion constant LCU | 356.84 billion constant LCU | 514.93 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 581.78 billion constant LCU | 529.59 billion constant LCU | 634.58 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
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 in Denmark?
- Gross capital formation in Denmark was 564.72 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 634.58 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 137.95 billion constant LCU in 1966.
- How does Denmark rank for gross capital formation?
- Denmark ranks 64th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.