Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Denmark
Denmark: Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 2.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
93rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
2.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2023
All-time low
-0.1095 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2008
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Denmark, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Denmark is 2.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 84.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Denmark peaked at 2.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2023 and was at its lowest, -0.1095 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2008.
Denmark ranks 93rd of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Denmark, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.2798 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.2328 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.8% |
| 1962 | 0.1355 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -41.8% |
| 1963 | 0.3197 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +135.9% |
| 1964 | 0.3602 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.7% |
| 1965 | 0.3383 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1966 | 0.3263 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1967 | 0.2944 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 1968 | 0.2807 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1969 | 0.2098 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.3% |
| 1970 | 0.1957 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1971 | 0.2293 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.2% |
| 1972 | 0.2489 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 0.2518 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 0.2084 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.2% |
| 1975 | 0.152 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -27.1% |
| 1976 | 0.1476 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1977 | 0.2644 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +79.1% |
| 1978 | 0.2892 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 0.2767 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 0.3276 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.4% |
| 1981 | 0.3765 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.9% |
| 1982 | 0.3966 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 0.5858 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +47.7% |
| 1984 | 0.6499 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.9% |
| 1985 | 0.8519 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +31.1% |
| 1986 | 0.4574 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -46.3% |
| 1987 | 0.6479 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +41.7% |
| 1988 | 0.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 0.3969 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -41.6% |
| 1990 | 0.5106 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.6% |
| 1991 | 0.3774 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -26.1% |
| 1992 | 0.6438 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +70.6% |
| 1993 | 1.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +197.6% |
| 1994 | 1.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -37.1% |
| 1995 | 1.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 1996 | 1.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 1.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.5% |
| 1998 | 1.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.8% |
| 1999 | 1.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 1.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 0.5031 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -54.1% |
| 2002 | 0.4215 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.2% |
| 2003 | 0.3036 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -28.0% |
| 2004 | 0.3032 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 0.2402 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.8% |
| 2006 | 0.1986 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 2007 | 0.2292 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.4% |
| 2008 | -0.1095 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -147.8% |
| 2009 | 0.2021 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -284.5% |
| 2010 | 0.6289 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +211.2% |
| 2011 | 0.854 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +35.8% |
| 2012 | 0.8669 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 1.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.2% |
| 2014 | 1.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +51.7% |
| 2015 | 2.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.2% |
| 2016 | 2.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 2.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 1.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.3% |
| 2019 | 2.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +33.8% |
| 2020 | 2.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.5% |
| 2021 | 2.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 2022 | 2.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 2.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.4% |
| 2024 | 2.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 2.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.596 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 4.7× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 2.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.6298 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 4.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +284.5% | -0.1095 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2021 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2010 | +211.2% | 0.2021 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6289 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1993 | +197.6% | 0.6438 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2008 | -147.8% | 0.2292 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1095 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2778 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1355 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3602 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2264 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1476 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2892 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5371 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3276 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.8519 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3774 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3388 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1095 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6289 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 90 Mauritania 3 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 91 Zambia 2.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 92 Tajikistan 2.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 94 Saudi Arabia 2.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 95 United Arab Emirates 2.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 96 Mexico 2.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
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 net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Denmark?
- Net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Denmark was 2.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 2.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2023.
- What is the lowest net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.1095 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2008.
- How does Denmark rank for net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Denmark ranks 93rd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net foreign assets (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Net foreign assets (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Net foreign assets International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Net foreign assets (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.