Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Denmark
Denmark: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 275.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
275.57 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
31st
of 200 countries
All-time high
275.57 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
12.12 billion BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Imports of goods and services in Denmark, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Denmark stood at 275.57 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and up 85.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Denmark peaked at 275.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 12.12 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
Denmark ranks 31st of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 12.12 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 14.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1977 | 15.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 17.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1979 | 22.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.4% |
| 1980 | 23.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1981 | 21.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1982 | 21.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 20.47 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 20.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 22.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1986 | 28.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1987 | 32.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1988 | 34.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 34.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 41.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.5% |
| 1991 | 42.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 44.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 39.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.2% |
| 1994 | 46.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1995 | 57.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.8% |
| 1996 | 57.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 56.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 59.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 61.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 64.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 65.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 72.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2003 | 83.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2004 | 98.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2005 | 110.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2006 | 132.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2007 | 155.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2008 | 179.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 137.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -23.8% |
| 2010 | 141.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 165.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2012 | 161.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 167.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 170.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 148.58 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.0% |
| 2016 | 148.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 162.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 183.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 182.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 175.79 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 215.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2022 | 244.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 244.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 260.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2025 | 275.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 275.57 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 66.46 billion BoP, current US$, 4.1× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 275.57 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 80.29 billion BoP, current US$, 3.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 22.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 25.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 50.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 39.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 61.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 109.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 64.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 179.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 163.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 141.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 183.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 235.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 175.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 275.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 28 Malaysia 316.11 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 29 Austria 306.48 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 30 Indonesia 293.37 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 32 Czechia 239.81 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 33 Luxembourg 179.35 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 34 Norway 179.05 billion BoP, current US$ 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0149 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,148 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0121 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0109 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 838.16 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0075 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Denmark?
- Imports of goods and services in Denmark was 275.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 275.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Denmark rank for imports of goods and services?
- Denmark ranks 31st out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.