Imports by region of origin in Denmark
Denmark: Imports by region of origin was 8.70 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8.70 billion current US$
Change on year
up 18.9%
World rank
41st
of 210 countries
All-time high
8.70 billion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
45.60 million current US$
in 1953
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Imports by region of origin in Denmark, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in Denmark is 8.70 billion current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 77 years on record.
That represents a change of up 18.9% on the previous year and up 146.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Denmark peaked at 8.70 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 45.60 million current US$, in 1953.
That places Denmark 41st out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Denmark, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 107.90 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 134.20 million current US$ | +24.4% |
| 1950 | 79.50 million current US$ | -40.8% |
| 1951 | 113.10 million current US$ | +42.3% |
| 1952 | 84.30 million current US$ | -25.5% |
| 1953 | 45.60 million current US$ | -45.9% |
| 1954 | 59.00 million current US$ | +29.4% |
| 1955 | 96.60 million current US$ | +63.7% |
| 1956 | 138.90 million current US$ | +43.8% |
| 1957 | 142.70 million current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1958 | 132.30 million current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1959 | 166.50 million current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1960 | 189.80 million current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1961 | 175.90 million current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1962 | 206.10 million current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1963 | 203.30 million current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1964 | 238.60 million current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1965 | 245.70 million current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1966 | 250.10 million current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1967 | 319.10 million current US$ | +27.6% |
| 1968 | 328.20 million current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1969 | 345.71 million current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 388.87 million current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1971 | 460.81 million current US$ | +18.5% |
| 1972 | 438.50 million current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 616.71 million current US$ | +40.6% |
| 1974 | 729.94 million current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1975 | 779.72 million current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1976 | 824.53 million current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 948.01 million current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1978 | 1.00 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1979 | 1.29 billion current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1980 | 1.59 billion current US$ | +23.4% |
| 1981 | 1.87 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1982 | 1.43 billion current US$ | -23.6% |
| 1983 | 1.11 billion current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1984 | 1.12 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 1.34 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1986 | 1.57 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1987 | 1.81 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1988 | 2.06 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1989 | 2.31 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1990 | 2.59 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1991 | 2.52 billion current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1992 | 2.49 billion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 1.92 billion current US$ | -22.7% |
| 1994 | 2.23 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1995 | 2.58 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1996 | 2.68 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 2.79 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 2.80 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 2.59 billion current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 2.57 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 2.72 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 2.54 billion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 2.37 billion current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2004 | 3.15 billion current US$ | +32.6% |
| 2005 | 2.85 billion current US$ | -9.4% |
| 2006 | 3.28 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2007 | 4.28 billion current US$ | +30.8% |
| 2008 | 4.59 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 3.70 billion current US$ | -19.4% |
| 2010 | 3.46 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 3.58 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 3.44 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 3.11 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2014 | 3.53 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2015 | 3.15 billion current US$ | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 3.47 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2017 | 3.35 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 4.09 billion current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2019 | 4.60 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2020 | 4.21 billion current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 5.59 billion current US$ | +32.7% |
| 2022 | 6.58 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2023 | 7.31 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2024 | 8.70 billion current US$ | +18.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 8.70 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.57 billion current US$, 3.4× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 8.70 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.85 billion current US$, 4.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 121.05 million current US$ | 107.90 million current US$ | 134.20 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 105.85 million current US$ | 45.60 million current US$ | 166.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 250.25 million current US$ | 175.90 million current US$ | 345.71 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 748.01 million current US$ | 388.87 million current US$ | 1.29 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.62 billion current US$ | 1.11 billion current US$ | 2.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.52 billion current US$ | 1.92 billion current US$ | 2.80 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.20 billion current US$ | 2.37 billion current US$ | 4.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.58 billion current US$ | 3.11 billion current US$ | 4.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.48 billion current US$ | 4.21 billion current US$ | 8.70 billion current US$ | 5 |
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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$), annual growth rate 17.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Denmark?
- Imports by region of origin in Denmark was 8.70 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 8.70 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.60 million current US$ in 1953.
- How does Denmark rank for imports by region of origin?
- Denmark ranks 41st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.