Denmark Government Deficit (% of GDP)
Denmark Government Deficit (% of GDP) published by Eurostat, covering Denmark at annual frequency (2000–2024).
Denmark (2024)
4.5
% of GDP
+1.1pp YoY
YoY Change
+1.1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.5 | +1.1pp |
| 2023 | 3.4 | +0.0pp |
| 2022 | 3.4 | -0.7pp |
| 2021 | 4.1 | +3.7pp |
| 2020 | 0.4 | -3.9pp |
| 2019 | 4.3 | +3.5pp |
| 2018 | 0.8 | -0.9pp |
| 2017 | 1.7 | +1.4pp |
| 2016 | 0.3 | +1.2pp |
| 2015 | -0.9 | -2.3pp |
| 2014 | 1.4 | +2.3pp |
| 2013 | -0.9 | +2.3pp |
| 2012 | -3.2 | -1.4pp |
| 2011 | -1.8 | +0.7pp |
| 2010 | -2.5 | +0.2pp |
| 2009 | -2.7 | -6.2pp |
| 2008 | 3.5 | -1.8pp |
| 2007 | 5.3 | +0.0pp |
| 2006 | 5.3 | +0.1pp |
| 2005 | 5.2 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Denmark recorded 4.5 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +1.1pp. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 5.3 in 2006 and a trough of -3.2 in 2012.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks denmark government deficit (% of gdp) in Denmark, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 5.3 % of GDP in 2006 and reached its lowest recorded value of -3.2 in 2012. The latest reading of 4.5 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +1.1pp.