Gross national expenditure in Denmark
Denmark: Gross national expenditure was 411.59 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
411.59 billion current US$
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
40th
of 186 countries
All-time high
411.59 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
12.12 billion current US$
in 1966
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Gross national expenditure in Denmark, 1966–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 411.59 billion current US$ for gross national expenditure in 2025. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 45.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Denmark peaked at 411.59 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 12.12 billion current US$, in 1966.
That places Denmark 40th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure in Denmark, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 12.12 billion current US$ | — |
| 1967 | 13.33 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1968 | 13.69 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1969 | 15.73 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1970 | 17.56 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1971 | 19.47 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1972 | 23.33 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1973 | 31.30 billion current US$ | +34.2% |
| 1974 | 35.27 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1975 | 40.81 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1976 | 46.52 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1977 | 51.49 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1978 | 61.66 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1979 | 72.07 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 1980 | 71.13 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 1981 | 60.59 billion current US$ | -14.8% |
| 1982 | 59.54 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 58.99 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 57.88 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 61.97 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1986 | 87.92 billion current US$ | +41.9% |
| 1987 | 106.94 billion current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1988 | 111.52 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 108.05 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 130.54 billion current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1991 | 130.52 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 142.41 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1993 | 132.33 billion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 146.77 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 176.14 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1996 | 176.85 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 165.68 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 171.44 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 167.21 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 153.03 billion current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2001 | 153.12 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 166.55 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 203.60 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 2004 | 237.79 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2005 | 250.96 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 272.22 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 311.42 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 342.66 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 307.77 billion current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 300.45 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 323.12 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 307.84 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 323.16 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 330.05 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 282.15 billion current US$ | -14.5% |
| 2016 | 293.34 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 310.13 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 336.99 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 324.64 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 335.57 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 381.37 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 362.05 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 368.22 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 381.06 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2025 | 411.59 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 411.59 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 195.11 billion current US$, 2.1× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 411.59 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 143.45 billion current US$, 2.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.72 billion current US$ | 12.12 billion current US$ | 15.73 billion current US$ | 4 |
| 1970s | 39.95 billion current US$ | 17.56 billion current US$ | 72.07 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 78.45 billion current US$ | 57.88 billion current US$ | 111.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 153.99 billion current US$ | 130.52 billion current US$ | 176.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 239.91 billion current US$ | 153.03 billion current US$ | 342.66 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 313.19 billion current US$ | 282.15 billion current US$ | 336.99 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 373.31 billion current US$ | 335.57 billion current US$ | 411.59 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$), annual growth rate 17.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure in Denmark?
- Gross national expenditure in Denmark was 411.59 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 411.59 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.12 billion current US$ in 1966.
- How does Denmark rank for gross national expenditure?
- Denmark ranks 40th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.9%. 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 national expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. 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.