Gross capital formation in Denmark
Denmark: Gross capital formation was 102.32 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Denmark, 1966–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Denmark stood at 102.32 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and up 65.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Denmark peaked at 102.32 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.06 billion current US$, in 1966.
That places Denmark 39th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Denmark, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 3.06 billion current US$ | — |
| 1967 | 3.28 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1968 | 3.38 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1969 | 4.17 billion current US$ | +23.2% |
| 1970 | 4.57 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1971 | 4.95 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 6.20 billion current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1973 | 8.46 billion current US$ | +36.4% |
| 1974 | 9.20 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1975 | 9.09 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1976 | 11.32 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1977 | 12.14 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1978 | 13.96 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1979 | 16.27 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1980 | 14.27 billion current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1981 | 10.50 billion current US$ | -26.4% |
| 1982 | 11.02 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 11.12 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 12.17 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1985 | 13.85 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1986 | 20.94 billion current US$ | +51.2% |
| 1987 | 24.05 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1988 | 24.33 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 23.95 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1990 | 28.74 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1991 | 27.28 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1992 | 28.95 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 24.84 billion current US$ | -14.2% |
| 1994 | 29.20 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1995 | 38.16 billion current US$ | +30.7% |
| 1996 | 37.53 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 38.14 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 39.97 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 37.06 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2000 | 36.57 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 35.86 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 38.00 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 45.62 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 54.55 billion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2005 | 58.79 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 68.76 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2007 | 80.79 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2008 | 85.32 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 61.40 billion current US$ | -28.0% |
| 2010 | 57.45 billion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 65.38 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2012 | 62.83 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 66.69 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 71.09 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 61.99 billion current US$ | -12.8% |
| 2016 | 67.68 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 72.81 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 80.06 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 75.59 billion current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 80.95 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 97.30 billion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2022 | 99.14 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 95.68 billion current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 98.52 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2025 | 102.32 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 102.32 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 48.39 billion current US$, 2.1× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 102.32 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.72 billion current US$, 3.4× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.47 billion current US$ | 3.06 billion current US$ | 4.17 billion current US$ | 4 |
| 1970s | 9.61 billion current US$ | 4.57 billion current US$ | 16.27 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.62 billion current US$ | 10.50 billion current US$ | 24.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 32.99 billion current US$ | 24.84 billion current US$ | 39.97 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.57 billion current US$ | 35.86 billion current US$ | 85.32 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.16 billion current US$ | 57.45 billion current US$ | 80.06 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 95.65 billion current US$ | 80.95 billion current US$ | 102.32 billion current US$ | 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$), annual growth rate 17.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Denmark?
- Gross capital formation in Denmark was 102.32 billion current US$ 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 102.32 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.06 billion current US$ in 1966.
- How does Denmark rank for gross capital formation?
- Denmark ranks 39th 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 65.1%. 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 US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.