Gross capital formation in Denmark
Denmark: Gross capital formation was 677.56 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
677.56 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
73rd
of 187 countries
All-time high
701.51 billion current LCU
in 2022
All-time low
21.13 billion current 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 current LCU.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 677.56 billion current LCU for gross capital formation in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Denmark peaked at 701.51 billion current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21.13 billion current LCU, in 1966.
That places Denmark 73rd out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 in Denmark, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 21.13 billion current LCU | — |
| 1967 | 22.85 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1968 | 25.37 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 1969 | 31.26 billion current LCU | +23.2% |
| 1970 | 34.25 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1971 | 36.73 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1972 | 43.12 billion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 1973 | 51.18 billion current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1974 | 56.05 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1975 | 52.22 billion current LCU | -6.8% |
| 1976 | 68.41 billion current LCU | +31.0% |
| 1977 | 72.87 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1978 | 76.97 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1979 | 85.60 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 1980 | 80.40 billion current LCU | -6.1% |
| 1981 | 74.78 billion current LCU | -7.0% |
| 1982 | 91.82 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 1983 | 101.69 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1984 | 126.04 billion current LCU | +23.9% |
| 1985 | 146.71 billion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 1986 | 169.39 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 1987 | 164.51 billion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 163.78 billion current LCU | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 175.08 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 177.85 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 174.49 billion current LCU | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 174.72 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 161.04 billion current LCU | -7.8% |
| 1994 | 185.73 billion current LCU | +15.3% |
| 1995 | 213.79 billion current LCU | +15.1% |
| 1996 | 217.64 billion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 251.89 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1998 | 267.86 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 258.56 billion current LCU | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 295.62 billion current LCU | +14.3% |
| 2001 | 298.46 billion current LCU | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 300.04 billion current LCU | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 300.53 billion current LCU | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 326.79 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 352.54 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 408.89 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 2007 | 439.82 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 434.98 billion current LCU | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 329.18 billion current LCU | -24.3% |
| 2010 | 323.10 billion current LCU | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 350.99 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 363.95 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 374.58 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 398.99 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 417.08 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 455.62 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 480.76 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 505.52 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 504.17 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 529.59 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 611.73 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 2022 | 701.51 billion current LCU | +14.7% |
| 2023 | 659.20 billion current LCU | -6.0% |
| 2024 | 679.23 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2025 | 677.56 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 677.56 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 4.6× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 677.56 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 155.88 billion current LCU, 4.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25.15 billion current LCU | 21.13 billion current LCU | 31.26 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 1970s | 57.74 billion current LCU | 34.25 billion current LCU | 85.60 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 129.42 billion current LCU | 74.78 billion current LCU | 175.08 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 208.36 billion current LCU | 161.04 billion current LCU | 267.86 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 348.68 billion current LCU | 295.62 billion current LCU | 439.82 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 417.48 billion current LCU | 323.10 billion current LCU | 505.52 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 643.14 billion current LCU | 529.59 billion current LCU | 701.51 billion current 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 677.56 billion current 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 701.51 billion current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.13 billion current LCU in 1966.
- How does Denmark rank for gross capital formation?
- Denmark ranks 73rd out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.