Social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Denmark
Denmark: Social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in was 0 Percentage of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Denmark, 1978–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Denmark stood at 0 Percentage of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 47 years on record.
Over the whole period, social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Denmark peaked at 0.104 Percentage of GDP in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0 Percentage of GDP, in 1990.
That places Denmark 31st out of 34 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0.0483 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1979 | 0.0463 Percentage of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1980 | 0.0449 Percentage of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1981 | 0.0423 Percentage of GDP | -5.8% |
| 1982 | 0.104 Percentage of GDP | +145.7% |
| 1983 | 0.0961 Percentage of GDP | -7.6% |
| 1984 | 0.0872 Percentage of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1985 | 0.0811 Percentage of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1986 | 0.0763 Percentage of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1987 | 0.0735 Percentage of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 0.0867 Percentage of GDP | +18.0% |
| 1989 | 0.0833 Percentage of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1990 | 0 Percentage of GDP | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1992 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1993 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1994 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1995 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1996 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1997 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1998 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1999 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2000 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2002 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2003 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2004 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2005 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2006 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2007 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2008 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2009 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2010 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2011 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2012 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2013 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2014 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2015 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2016 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2017 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2018 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2019 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2020 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2021 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2022 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2023 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2024 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0473 Percentage of GDP | 0.0463 Percentage of GDP | 0.0483 Percentage of GDP | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.0776 Percentage of GDP | 0.0423 Percentage of GDP | 0.104 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
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)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 15.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.256 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 19,705 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 10.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.2322 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 17,870 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 1.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Denmark?
- Social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Denmark was 0 Percentage of GDP in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 0.104 Percentage of GDP in 1982.
- What is the lowest social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Percentage of GDP in 1990.
- How does Denmark rank for social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in?
- Denmark ranks 31st out of 34 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in OECD member countries — Tax revenue. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Compulsory payments made by general government in respect of their employees. These are levied on both employees and employers and include contributions for unemployment insurance, sickness benefits, pensions, family allowances, and medical services.