Gross fixed capital formation in Denmark
Denmark: Gross fixed capital formation was 669.22 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
669.22 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
72nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
682.90 billion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
20.24 billion current LCU
in 1966
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Denmark, 1966–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Denmark is 669.22 billion current LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and up 66.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Denmark peaked at 682.90 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 20.24 billion current LCU, in 1966.
That places Denmark 72nd out of 181 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 fixed capital formation in Denmark, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 20.24 billion current LCU | — |
| 1967 | 22.45 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1968 | 24.37 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1969 | 29.25 billion current LCU | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 32.31 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1971 | 34.99 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 41.68 billion current LCU | +19.1% |
| 1973 | 47.77 billion current LCU | +14.6% |
| 1974 | 51.67 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 51.88 billion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 65.12 billion current LCU | +25.5% |
| 1977 | 69.98 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 1978 | 76.53 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 82.71 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1980 | 81.72 billion current LCU | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 75.70 billion current LCU | -7.4% |
| 1982 | 89.86 billion current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1983 | 100.38 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 1984 | 116.29 billion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 1985 | 137.21 billion current LCU | +18.0% |
| 1986 | 160.84 billion current LCU | +17.2% |
| 1987 | 167.19 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1988 | 162.13 billion current LCU | -3.0% |
| 1989 | 170.52 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 174.65 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 174.30 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 172.56 billion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 167.62 billion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 181.65 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 201.49 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1996 | 212.97 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 237.93 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 1998 | 255.23 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 259.27 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 284.55 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 2001 | 291.80 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 290.58 billion current LCU | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 297.82 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 311.87 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 336.66 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 392.24 billion current LCU | +16.5% |
| 2007 | 409.61 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 415.14 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 347.68 billion current LCU | -16.3% |
| 2010 | 326.21 billion current LCU | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 335.46 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 355.85 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2013 | 364.01 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 382.87 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 402.04 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 441.00 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 2017 | 464.86 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 488.26 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 491.90 billion current LCU | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 516.14 billion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 592.52 billion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 653.73 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 656.01 billion current LCU | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 682.90 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2025 | 669.22 billion current LCU | -2.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 669.22 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 147.41 billion current LCU, 4.5× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 669.22 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 153.41 billion current LCU, 4.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24.08 billion current LCU | 20.24 billion current LCU | 29.25 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 1970s | 55.46 billion current LCU | 32.31 billion current LCU | 82.71 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 126.18 billion current LCU | 75.70 billion current LCU | 170.52 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 203.77 billion current LCU | 167.62 billion current LCU | 259.27 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 337.79 billion current LCU | 284.55 billion current LCU | 415.14 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 405.25 billion current LCU | 326.21 billion current LCU | 491.90 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 628.42 billion current LCU | 516.14 billion current LCU | 682.90 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 fixed capital formation in Denmark?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Denmark was 669.22 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 682.90 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.24 billion current LCU in 1966.
- How does Denmark rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Denmark ranks 72nd out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.5%. 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 fixed capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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.