Service imports in Denmark
Denmark: Service imports was 125.46 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Service imports in Denmark, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for service imports in Denmark is 125.46 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of up 9.2% on the previous year and up 87.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Denmark peaked at 125.46 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.16 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places Denmark 20th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in Denmark, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 2.16 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 2.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.8% |
| 1977 | 2.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1978 | 3.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1979 | 4.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1980 | 4.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1981 | 4.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 4.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 4.50 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 4.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1985 | 4.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1986 | 6.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.5% |
| 1987 | 7.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1988 | 8.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1989 | 8.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 10.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1991 | 10.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 10.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 10.47 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 12.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1995 | 14.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1996 | 14.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 13.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.1% |
| 1998 | 15.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1999 | 18.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2000 | 21.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2001 | 22.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 24.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 28.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2004 | 33.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2005 | 38.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2006 | 47.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2007 | 56.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2008 | 66.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2009 | 55.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.8% |
| 2010 | 55.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 63.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 63.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 65.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 66.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 59.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2016 | 61.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 65.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 77.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2019 | 79.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 74.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 87.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2022 | 106.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2023 | 114.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 125.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 125.46 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 18.88 billion BoP, current US$, 6.6× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 125.46 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.48 billion BoP, current US$, 7.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 5.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 21.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 66.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 55.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 79.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 101.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 74.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 125.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 17 Luxembourg 132.61 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 18 Saudi Arabia 128.68 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 19 Spain 126.79 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 21 Australia 115.84 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 22 Brazil 105.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 23 Austria 98.29 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 17.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Denmark?
- Service imports in Denmark was 125.46 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 125.46 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.16 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Denmark rank for service imports?
- Denmark ranks 20th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.9%. 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 Service imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are 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.