Debt, domestic currency denominated (General government (ESA95)-NCBs) in Denmark
Denmark: Debt, domestic currency denominated (General government (ESA95)-NCBs) was 40.4 in 2013. ▼ Falling
Latest (2013)
40.4
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
16th
of 24 countries
All-time high
62.32
in 1994
All-time low
23.49
in 2007
Years of data
24
1990–2013
Debt, domestic currency denominated (General government (ESA95)-NCBs) in Denmark, 1990–2013
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for debt, domestic currency denominated (general government (esa95)-ncbs) in Denmark is 40.4, measured in 2013.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt, domestic currency denominated (general government (esa95)-ncbs) in Denmark peaked at 62.32 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 23.49, in 2007.
Denmark ranks 16th of 24 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Debt, domestic currency denominated (General government (ESA95)-NCBs) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 48.42 | — |
| 1991 | 53.43 | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 55.48 | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 60.97 | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 62.32 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 61.42 | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 59.28 | -3.5% |
| 1997 | 55.65 | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 53.85 | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 50.66 | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 45.82 | -9.5% |
| 2001 | 43.28 | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 43.37 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 41.22 | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 39.41 | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 31.89 | -19.1% |
| 2006 | 27.18 | -14.8% |
| 2007 | 23.49 | -13.6% |
| 2008 | 25.78 | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 32.29 | +25.2% |
| 2010 | 36.25 | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 40.15 | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 40.43 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 40.4 | -0.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 40.4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53.81, 75% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 40.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 56.11, 72% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56.15 | 48.42 | 62.32 | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.37 | 23.49 | 45.82 | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.31 | 36.25 | 40.43 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More financial sector data for Denmark
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 207.23 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 151.32 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 207.23 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt, domestic currency denominated (general government (esa95)-ncbs) in Denmark?
- Debt, domestic currency denominated (general government (esa95)-ncbs) in Denmark was 40.4 in 2013, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest debt, domestic currency denominated (general government (esa95)-ncbs) recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 62.32 in 1994.
- What is the lowest debt, domestic currency denominated (general government (esa95)-ncbs) recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.49 in 2007.
- How does Denmark rank for debt, domestic currency denominated (general government (esa95)-ncbs)?
- Denmark ranks 16th out of 24 countries with data for 2013.
- Is debt, domestic currency denominated (general government (esa95)-ncbs) rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of Debt, domestic currency denominated (General government (ESA95)-NCBs, Financial stocks at nominal value). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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