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
Latest (2024)
172.49 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
33rd
of 198 countries
All-time high
172.49 billion BoP, current US$
in 2024
All-time low
8.65 billion BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024
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% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 172.49 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.85 billion BoP, current US$, 3.6× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 172.49 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47.85 billion BoP, current US$, 3.6× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 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
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0149 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,148 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0121 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0109 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 838.16 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0075 units 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.