Reserve assets in Denmark
Denmark: Reserve assets was 106.89 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets in Denmark, 1991–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve assets in Denmark is 106.89 billion US dollar, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 16.0% on the previous year and up 65.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets in Denmark peaked at 106.89 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.29 billion US dollar, in 1991.
That places Denmark 28th out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets in Denmark, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8.29 billion US dollar | — |
| 1992 | 11.67 billion US dollar | +40.8% |
| 1993 | 11.22 billion US dollar | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 9.21 billion US dollar | -18.0% |
| 1995 | 11.90 billion US dollar | +29.3% |
| 1996 | 14.64 billion US dollar | +23.0% |
| 1997 | 19.19 billion US dollar | +31.1% |
| 1998 | 16.08 billion US dollar | -16.2% |
| 1999 | 22.67 billion US dollar | +41.0% |
| 2000 | 15.07 billion US dollar | -33.5% |
| 2001 | 18.10 billion US dollar | +20.1% |
| 2002 | 27.77 billion US dollar | +53.4% |
| 2003 | 38.19 billion US dollar | +37.5% |
| 2004 | 40.10 billion US dollar | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 34.06 billion US dollar | -15.1% |
| 2006 | 31.22 billion US dollar | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 34.39 billion US dollar | +10.2% |
| 2008 | 42.43 billion US dollar | +23.4% |
| 2009 | 76.77 billion US dollar | +80.9% |
| 2010 | 76.72 billion US dollar | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 85.24 billion US dollar | +11.1% |
| 2012 | 90.45 billion US dollar | +6.1% |
| 2013 | 88.65 billion US dollar | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 75.07 billion US dollar | -15.3% |
| 2015 | 64.71 billion US dollar | -13.8% |
| 2016 | 63.60 billion US dollar | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 74.85 billion US dollar | +17.7% |
| 2018 | 70.68 billion US dollar | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 66.80 billion US dollar | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 76.73 billion US dollar | +14.9% |
| 2021 | 85.94 billion US dollar | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 88.08 billion US dollar | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 93.55 billion US dollar | +6.2% |
| 2024 | 92.13 billion US dollar | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 106.89 billion US dollar | +16.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 106.89 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 26.00 billion US dollar, 4.1× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 106.89 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28.96 billion US dollar, 3.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.87 billion US dollar | 8.29 billion US dollar | 22.67 billion US dollar | 9 |
| 2000s | 35.81 billion US dollar | 15.07 billion US dollar | 76.77 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.68 billion US dollar | 63.60 billion US dollar | 90.45 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.56 billion US dollar | 76.73 billion US dollar | 106.89 billion US dollar | 6 |
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 reserve assets in Denmark?
- Reserve assets in Denmark was 106.89 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 106.89 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest reserve assets recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.29 billion US dollar in 1991.
- How does Denmark rank for reserve assets?
- Denmark ranks 28th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reserve assets rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.