Share of service in total exports in Denmark
Denmark: Share of service in total exports was 172.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of service in total exports in Denmark, 1975–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 172.49 billion BoP, current US$ for share of service in total exports in 2024. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and up 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of service in total exports in Denmark peaked at 172.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 8.65 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places Denmark 33rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of service in total exports in Denmark, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 8.65 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 9.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1977 | 10.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1978 | 11.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1979 | 14.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1980 | 17.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1981 | 16.14 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1982 | 15.68 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 16.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 16.09 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 17.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 21.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.4% |
| 1987 | 25.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 27.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 28.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 36.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.6% |
| 1991 | 36.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 40.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1993 | 36.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1994 | 41.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 50.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1996 | 50.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 48.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 47.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 49.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 50.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 50.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 55.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 64.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2004 | 75.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 81.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 90.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2007 | 101.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 118.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2009 | 94.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.9% |
| 2010 | 101.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 118.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2012 | 112.32 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 117.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 119.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 103.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2016 | 103.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 111.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 119.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 119.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 119.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 140.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2022 | 147.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 159.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2024 | 172.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 14.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 20.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 28.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 43.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 36.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 50.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 78.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 50.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 118.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 112.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 101.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 119.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 147.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 119.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 172.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 30 Czechia 214.96 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 31 Austria 213.91 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 32 Norway 176.78 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 34 Hungary 136.39 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 35 Slovakia 116.63 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 36 South Africa 116.44 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 9.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8867 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 68,250 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 4.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 5.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 451,943 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 3.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7132 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of service in total exports in Denmark?
- Share of service in total exports in Denmark was 172.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of service in total exports recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 172.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of service in total exports recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.65 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Denmark rank for share of service in total exports?
- Denmark ranks 33rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of service in total exports rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of service in total exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Services refer to economic output of intangible commodities that may be produced, transferred, and consumed at the same time. The share of services in total exports comes from comparing trade in goods and services at current US dollars.