Denmark's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 400 billion in 2022.
Nominal GDP of USD 407 billion in 2023.
GDP per capita of USD 68,597 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 68,122 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 2% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 2.2% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2021, services accounted for 79% of overall GDP, manufacturing 13%, other industrial activity 7%, and agriculture 1%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 46% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 24%, fixed investment 23%, and net exports 7%.International trade:
In 2021, manufactured products made up 72% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 4%, food 17%, ores and metals 2% and agricultural raw materials 2%, with other categories accounting for 3% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 74% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 8%, food 13%, ores and metals 2% and agricultural raw materials 2%, with other goods accounting for 1% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 131 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 128 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 2.0% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Denmark, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Denmark's fiscal surplus averaged 0.9% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 6.0% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Denmark's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 1.6% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Denmark inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Denmark's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 1.75%, up from -0.20% a decade earlier. See our Denmark monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the krone weakened by 18.6% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the krone, click here.
46 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 16 expert analysts.
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