R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Denmark
Denmark: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD was 0.9525 Percentage of GDP in 2024. ▬ Flat
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Denmark, 2007–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 0.9525 Percentage of GDP for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in 2024.
The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Denmark peaked at 1.06 Percentage of GDP in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.7928 Percentage of GDP, in 2007.
That places Denmark 5th out of 33 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.7928 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2008 | 0.8572 Percentage of GDP | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 0.9834 Percentage of GDP | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 0.9867 Percentage of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 1.01 Percentage of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 1.01 Percentage of GDP | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 1.03 Percentage of GDP | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 1.02 Percentage of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 1.03 Percentage of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 0.9268 Percentage of GDP | -9.6% |
| 2017 | 0.9079 Percentage of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 0.9207 Percentage of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 0.9274 Percentage of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 1.06 Percentage of GDP | +14.6% |
| 2021 | 1.01 Percentage of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 0.9131 Percentage of GDP | -9.3% |
| 2023 | 0.9452 Percentage of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 0.9525 Percentage of GDP | +0.8% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 0.9525 Percentage of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.602 Percentage of GDP, 1.6× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 0.9525 Percentage of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7274 Percentage of GDP, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8778 Percentage of GDP | 0.7928 Percentage of GDP | 0.9834 Percentage of GDP | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.976 Percentage of GDP | 0.9079 Percentage of GDP | 1.03 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.976 Percentage of GDP | 0.9131 Percentage of GDP | 1.06 Percentage of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 2 Iceland 1.32 Percentage of GDP compare
- 2 Slovenia 0.9177 Percentage of GDP compare
- 3 Netherlands 0.9143 Percentage of GDP compare
- 3 Austria 1.13 Percentage of GDP compare
- 4 United Kingdom 0.8936 Percentage of GDP compare
- 4 Germany 1.06 Percentage of GDP compare
- 5 United States 0.8808 Percentage of GDP compare
- 6 Estonia 0.7981 Percentage of GDP compare
- 6 Norway 0.9202 Percentage of GDP compare
- 7 Croatia 0.6724 Percentage of GDP compare
- 7 Finland 0.9198 Percentage of GDP compare
- 8 France 0.9152 Percentage of GDP compare
- 8 Poland 0.5552 Percentage 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 r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Denmark?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Denmark was 0.9525 Percentage of GDP in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 1.06 Percentage of GDP in 2020.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7928 Percentage of GDP in 2007.
- How does Denmark rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd?
- Denmark ranks 5th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Government budgets for R&D and tax incentive support for business R&D (GBARD+GTARD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD R&D Tax Incentives database provides a set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of central and subnational government support for business R&D in form of R&D tax incentives and direct funding across OECD member countries and other major economies. This includes time-series indicators of tax expenditures for R&D, based on the latest OECD data collection on tax incentive support for R&D expenditures. Estimates of the cost of R&D tax support at subnational government level are reported whenever such provisions are applicable and relevant data are available. These estimates of the cost of central and subnational R&D tax relief have been combined with data on direct government funding of business expenditure on R&D (BERD), as compiled by National Statistical Offices based on reports from firms, in order to provide a more complete picture of government efforts to promote business R&D. Furthermore, these estimates are combined with data on Government budget allocations for R&D (GBARD) in the broader context of overall budgetary support for R&D activities undertaken by governments. Government budget allocations for R&D include direct funding provided to all sectors, including contributions to R&D programmes abroad. OECD (2019) provides a practical guide to using the OECD R&D Tax Incentives database, describing the R&D tax incentive time series data and highlighting their potential for internationally comparative work through descriptive indicators and econometric analysis.