Denmark Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
Denmark Government Expenditure (% of GDP) published by Eurostat, covering Denmark at annual frequency (2000–2024).
Denmark (2024)
47.3
% of GDP
-0.1pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.1pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.3 | -0.1pp |
| 2023 | 47.4 | +2.3pp |
| 2022 | 45.1 | -4.6pp |
| 2021 | 49.7 | -3.6pp |
| 2020 | 53.3 | +3.5pp |
| 2019 | 49.8 | -1.0pp |
| 2018 | 50.8 | +0.2pp |
| 2017 | 50.6 | -1.8pp |
| 2016 | 52.4 | -2.0pp |
| 2015 | 54.4 | -0.7pp |
| 2014 | 55.1 | -0.5pp |
| 2013 | 55.6 | -2.3pp |
| 2012 | 57.9 | +1.6pp |
| 2011 | 56.3 | -0.2pp |
| 2010 | 56.5 | +0.2pp |
| 2009 | 56.3 | +6.0pp |
| 2008 | 50.3 | +0.8pp |
| 2007 | 49.5 | -0.2pp |
| 2006 | 49.7 | -1.4pp |
| 2005 | 51.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Denmark recorded 47.3 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.1pp. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 57.9 in 2012 and a trough of 45.1 in 2022.
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 expenditure (% 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 57.9 % of GDP in 2012 and reached its lowest recorded value of 45.1 in 2022. The latest reading of 47.3 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -0.1pp.