R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Denmark

Denmark: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD was 0.0431 Percentage of GDP in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
0.0431 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
22nd
of 38 countries
All-time high
0.0554 Percentage of GDP
in 2010
All-time low
0.0333 Percentage of GDP
in 2013
Years of data
23
2000–2024

R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Denmark, 2000–2024

00.020.040.062000201220242000: 0.052 Percentage of GDP2001: 0.049 Percentage of GDP2002: 0.044 Percentage of GDP2003: 0.041 Percentage of GDP2004: 0.04 Percentage of GDP2005: 0.04 Percentage of GDP2006: 0.041 Percentage of GDP2007: 0.043 Percentage of GDP2008: 0.047 Percentage of GDP2009: 0.055 Percentage of GDP2010: 0.055 Percentage of GDP2011: 0.054 Percentage of GDP2012: 0.054 Percentage of GDP2013: 0.033 Percentage of GDP2014: 0.043 Percentage of GDP2015: 0.053 Percentage of GDP2016: 0.046 Percentage of GDP2017: 0.039 Percentage of GDP2018: 0.042 Percentage of GDP2019: 0.044 Percentage of GDP2020: 0.045 Percentage of GDP2023: 0.044 Percentage of GDP2024: 0.043 Percentage of GDP

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Denmark is 0.0431 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Denmark peaked at 0.0554 Percentage of GDP in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0333 Percentage of GDP, in 2013.

That places Denmark 22nd out of 38 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Government-financed BERD in Denmark, 2000 to 2024.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 0.0517 Percentage of GDP
2001 0.0487 Percentage of GDP -5.8%
2002 0.0445 Percentage of GDP -8.6%
2003 0.0409 Percentage of GDP -8.1%
2004 0.0403 Percentage of GDP -1.5%
2005 0.0395 Percentage of GDP -2.0%
2006 0.0407 Percentage of GDP +3.0%
2007 0.0427 Percentage of GDP +4.9%
2008 0.047 Percentage of GDP +10.1%
2009 0.0548 Percentage of GDP +16.6%
2010 0.0554 Percentage of GDP +1.1%
2011 0.0542 Percentage of GDP -2.2%
2012 0.054 Percentage of GDP -0.4%
2013 0.0333 Percentage of GDP -38.3%
2014 0.0435 Percentage of GDP +30.6%
2015 0.0532 Percentage of GDP +22.3%
2016 0.046 Percentage of GDP -13.5%
2017 0.039 Percentage of GDP -15.2%
2018 0.0419 Percentage of GDP +7.4%
2019 0.0445 Percentage of GDP +6.2%
2020 0.045 Percentage of GDP +1.1%
2023 0.0437 Percentage of GDP -2.9%
2024 0.0431 Percentage of GDP -1.4%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 0.0431 Percentage of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0556 Percentage of GDP, 78% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 0.0431 Percentage of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0772 Percentage of GDP, 56% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0451 Percentage of GDP 0.0395 Percentage of GDP 0.0548 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 0.0465 Percentage of GDP 0.0333 Percentage of GDP 0.0554 Percentage of GDP 10
2020s 0.0439 Percentage of GDP 0.0431 Percentage of GDP 0.045 Percentage of GDP 3

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 19 Canada 0.0513 Percentage of GDP compare
  2. 20 Brazil 0.0446 Percentage of GDP compare
  3. 21 China 0.0434 Percentage of GDP compare
  4. 23 Switzerland 0.0365 Percentage of GDP compare
  5. 24 Italy 0.0362 Percentage of GDP compare
  6. 25 Singapore 0.0352 Percentage of GDP compare

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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 0.0431 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 0.0554 Percentage of GDP in 2010.
What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0333 Percentage of GDP in 2013.
How does Denmark rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd?
Denmark ranks 22nd out of 38 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 0.9%. 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-financed BERD. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Government-financed BERD
Unit
Percentage of GDP
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
51 places, 1,190 data points, 2000–2024
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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.