Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Denmark
Denmark: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP was 0.9687 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.9687 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
168th
of 180 countries
All-time high
10.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
0.8291 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2008
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Denmark, 1960–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Denmark is 0.9687 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and up 9.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Denmark peaked at 10.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.8291 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2008.
Denmark ranks 168th of 180 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Denmark, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 10.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 1962 | 9.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1963 | 9.29 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1964 | 8.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1965 | 8.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1966 | 7.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 1967 | 7.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1968 | 7.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 1969 | 7.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 1970 | 6.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1971 | 5.9 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 1972 | 5.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 1973 | 3.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -21.0% |
| 1974 | 3.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 1975 | 2.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -16.7% |
| 1976 | 2.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1977 | 2.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 1978 | 2.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.1% |
| 1979 | 1.96 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 1980 | 1.96 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1981 | 2.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 1982 | 2.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 2.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 2.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 1985 | 2.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 1986 | 1.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -23.3% |
| 1987 | 1.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -17.1% |
| 1988 | 1.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1989 | 1.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 1.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -16.1% |
| 1991 | 1.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 1.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 1.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 1.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 1.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 1996 | 1.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 1.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +13.4% |
| 1998 | 1.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 1.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 1.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.9% |
| 2001 | 1.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 1.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 2003 | 1.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.7% |
| 2004 | 0.9826 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 2005 | 0.9836 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 0.9499 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 0.8659 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 0.8291 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 0.8773 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 0.9273 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 0.9065 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 0.9473 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 0.8842 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 0.8633 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +16.0% |
| 2016 | 1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 0.9936 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 0.9394 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 1.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 0.9995 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 0.9382 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 2022 | 0.9834 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 0.9687 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 0.9687 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 78% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 0.9687 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 65% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.96 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 6.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 0.8291 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.949 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 0.8633 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9724 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 0.9382 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 0.9995 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 165 Canada 0.9858 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 166 Australia 0.9811 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 167 Finland 0.981 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 169 New Zealand 0.9516 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 170 Cyprus 0.9319 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 171 Cayman Islands 0.9289 international-$ in 2021 prices 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$), annual growth rate 17.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Denmark?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Denmark was 0.9687 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 10.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8291 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2008.
- How does Denmark rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Denmark ranks 168th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. 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 domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.