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

Denmark: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect was 0.061 Percentage of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.061 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
18th
of 43 countries
All-time high
0.1008 Percentage of GDP
in 2021
All-time low
0.0025 Percentage of GDP
in 2007
Years of data
18
2007–2024

R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in Denmark, 2007–2024

00.020.040.060.080.12007201520242007: 0.003 Percentage of GDP2008: 0.003 Percentage of GDP2009: 0.003 Percentage of GDP2010: 0.003 Percentage of GDP2011: 0.003 Percentage of GDP2012: 0.01 Percentage of GDP2013: 0.011 Percentage of GDP2014: 0.016 Percentage of GDP2015: 0.02 Percentage of GDP2016: 0.019 Percentage of GDP2017: 0.02 Percentage of GDP2018: 0.03 Percentage of GDP2019: 0.031 Percentage of GDP2020: 0.094 Percentage of GDP2021: 0.101 Percentage of GDP2022: 0.097 Percentage of GDP2023: 0.061 Percentage of GDP2024: 0.061 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 — indirect in Denmark is 0.061 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 272.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Denmark peaked at 0.1008 Percentage of GDP in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0025 Percentage of GDP, in 2007.

Denmark ranks 18th of 43 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

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

Annual values for R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect government support through R&D tax incentives (GTARD) in Denmark, 2007 to 2024.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2007 0.0025 Percentage of GDP
2008 0.0026 Percentage of GDP +4.0%
2009 0.0034 Percentage of GDP +30.8%
2010 0.0026 Percentage of GDP -23.5%
2011 0.0027 Percentage of GDP +3.8%
2012 0.0103 Percentage of GDP +281.5%
2013 0.0113 Percentage of GDP +9.7%
2014 0.0164 Percentage of GDP +45.1%
2015 0.02 Percentage of GDP +22.0%
2016 0.0191 Percentage of GDP -4.5%
2017 0.0201 Percentage of GDP +5.2%
2018 0.0296 Percentage of GDP +47.3%
2019 0.0312 Percentage of GDP +5.4%
2020 0.0939 Percentage of GDP +201.0%
2021 0.1008 Percentage of GDP +7.3%
2022 0.0965 Percentage of GDP -4.3%
2023 0.0612 Percentage of GDP -36.6%
2024 0.061 Percentage of GDP -0.3%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 0.061 Percentage of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0457 Percentage of GDP, 1.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 0.061 Percentage of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0485 Percentage of GDP, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2012 +281.5% 0.0027 Percentage of GDP 0.0103 Percentage of GDP
2020 +201.0% 0.0312 Percentage of GDP 0.0939 Percentage of GDP

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0028 Percentage of GDP 0.0025 Percentage of GDP 0.0034 Percentage of GDP 3
2010s 0.0163 Percentage of GDP 0.0026 Percentage of GDP 0.0312 Percentage of GDP 10
2020s 0.0827 Percentage of GDP 0.061 Percentage of GDP 0.1008 Percentage of GDP 5

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 15 New Zealand 0.1077 Percentage of GDP compare
  2. 16 Malaysia 0.07 Percentage of GDP compare
  3. 17 Norway 0.0685 Percentage of GDP compare
  4. 19 Italy 0.0512 Percentage of GDP compare
  5. 20 Czechia 0.0457 Percentage of GDP compare
  6. 21 Sweden 0.0439 Percentage of GDP compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Denmark?
R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Denmark was 0.061 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 — indirect recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 0.1008 Percentage of GDP in 2021.
What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0025 Percentage of GDP in 2007.
How does Denmark rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect?
Denmark ranks 18th out of 43 countries with data for 2024.
Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 272.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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 — Indirect government support through R&D tax incentives (GTARD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect government support through R&D tax incentives (GTARD)
Unit
Percentage of GDP
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
57 places, 1,280 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.