🇩🇰 Denmark
Denmark (Europe) has a population of 6,009,169 (2025), ranking 113 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Denmark: $76,970 /inh. (2025), ranking 13 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.9 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5.5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 1.9 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Denmark, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Liberal democracy index (1/173), Egalitarian democracy index (1/173).
Weaknesses – Denmark, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Price of a Big Mac (48/55), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (181/212), Central government debt (84/109).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Denmark has $76,970 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Denmark has 5.5 %, close to the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Denmark has 1.9 %, below the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Denmark has 2.9 %, above the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $58,796 /inh. | 2021 | 5 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $77,190 /inh. | 2025 | 12 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $76,970 /inh. | 2025 | 13 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $83,218 /inh. | 2025 | 15 of 201 |
| GDP | $462.5B | 2025 | 35 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $500.1B | 2025 | 54 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.4 % | 2025 | 107 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 2.9 % | 2025 | 117 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.3 % | 2021 | 143 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a Big Mac | $7.04 | 2026 | 48 of 55 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 1.7 % | 2025 | 53 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.9 % | 2025 | 60 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 62.6 % | 2024 | 74 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 6.62 LCU/$ | 2025 | 118 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 79.6 % | 2025 | 21 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 64.9 % | 2025 | 60 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 61.3 % | 2025 | 64 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 11.7 % | 2025 | 88 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 18.8 % | 2025 | 95 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5.5 % | 2025 | 103 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 1.6 % | 2025 | 163 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 7.9 % | 2025 | 171 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 12.6 % | 2025 | 18 of 198 |
| Services exports | $131.4B | 2025 | 19 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 70.1 % | 2025 | 31 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $148.4B | 2025 | 35 of 205 |
| Trade openness | 129.2 % | 2025 | 39 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 17.6 % | 2024 | 43 of 185 |
| Imports of goods and services | 59.1 % | 2025 | 59 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 15,595,000 arr. | 2020 | 16 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $16.9B | 2025 | 27 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $9.1B | 2018 | 27 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3.7 % | 2025 | 59 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.4 % | 2025 | 157 of 196 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax revenue | 33.4 % | 2024 | 3 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 51.4 % | 2024 | 6 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 3 % | 2023 | 12 of 155 |
| Budget balance | 4.2 % | 2024 | 12 of 158 |
| Military spending | 3.3 % | 2025 | 26 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 23.2 % | 2025 | 33 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 33.3 % | 2023 | 48 of 160 |
| Central government debt | 75.3 % | 1994 | 84 of 109 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 144.1 % | 2024 | 7 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $127.8B | 2025 | 25 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 60.1 % | 2004 | 33 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4.9 months | 2025 | 77 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross savings | 34.7 % | 2025 | 26 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 18.7 % | 2025 | 29 of 201 |
| Services | 62.7 % | 2025 | 70 of 202 |
| Industry (including construction) | 24.8 % | 2025 | 90 of 205 |
| Gross capital formation | 22.1 % | 2025 | 105 of 185 |
| Household final consumption | 43.6 % | 2025 | 168 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1.2 % | 2025 | 172 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2019 | 1 of 178 |
| Adults with an official ID | 99.7 % | 2024 | 10 of 145 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 21.1 % | 2025 | 26 of 213 |
| Urban population | 88.8 % | 2025 | 36 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 41.2 yrs | 2023 | 47 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.6 per 100 girls | 2024 | 73 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 57.9 per 100 | 2025 | 85 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 95 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.7 % | 2025 | 95 of 213 |
| Population | 6,009,169 inhab. | 2025 | 113 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.3 % | 2025 | 119 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 63.3 % | 2025 | 129 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 15.6 % | 2025 | 169 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy life expectancy | 70.3 yrs | 2023 | 12 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 3.7 per 100,000 | 2019 | 15 of 188 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 80.4 yrs | 2024 | 28 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 82.3 yrs | 2024 | 32 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 33 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 84.2 yrs | 2024 | 35 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 3.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 35 of 194 |
| Death rate | 9.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 49 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 12.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 69 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 8.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 77 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 103 of 183 |
| Population growth | 0.54 % | 2025 | 130 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.47 children/woman | 2024 | 155 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 9.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 163 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 12.19 per 1,000 | 2021 | 14 of 196 |
| Physicians | 4.5 per 1,000 | 2021 | 17 of 193 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 3 per 100,000 | 2024 | 19 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.6 % | 2024 | 35 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 9.4 % | 2024 | 35 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 13.9 % | 2024 | 45 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 94 % | 2024 | 68 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 2.4 per 1,000 | 2023 | 88 of 190 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average height of men | 181.4 cm | 2014 | 4 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 167.2 cm | 2014 | 7 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult women | 13.2 % | 2024 | 27 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 16.5 % | 2024 | 38 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 9.5 L/person | 2024 | 42 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 6.4 % | 2024 | 50 of 207 |
| Adult obesity | 14.3 % | 2024 | 51 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 15.7 % | 2024 | 66 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 15.5 % | 2024 | 73 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 89 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among women | 15 % | 2024 | 120 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 24.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 144 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.1 % | 2020 | 25 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.7 % | 2020 | 33 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.4 % | 2020 | 37 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 16.6 % | 2020 | 43 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 14.2 % | 2024 | 60 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 76.9 % | 2020 | 78 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.1 % | 2020 | 89 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 4.2 % | 2020 | 95 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 6.5 % | 2022 | 111 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 19.3 % | 2022 | 112 of 114 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.1 | 2003 | 151 of 203 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.23 | 2003 | 154 of 204 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.08 | 2003 | 173 of 205 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 9.1 % | 2023 | 21 of 169 |
| Gini index | 29.9 | 2023 | 33 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.4 % | 2023 | 38 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 25.5 % | 2023 | 107 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 56.2 ° | 2026 | 11 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 7,314 km | 2026 | 17 of 227 |
| Population density | 149.4 inh./km² | 2024 | 75 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Total area | 42,920 km² | 2024 | 130 of 212 |
| Land area | 40,000 km² | 2024 | 130 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 141 km | 2026 | 150 of 230 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 703 mm | 2022 | 112 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 1,016 m³/inh. | 2022 | 125 of 181 |
| Average elevation | 34 m | 2026 | 158 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 12.6 % | 2015 | 181 of 212 |
| Lowest point | -7 m | 2026 | 205 of 228 |
| Highest point | 171 m | 2026 | 209 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 58.9 % | 2024 | 2 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 65.1 % | 2024 | 32 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 16.4 % | 2025 | 111 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 16 % | 2024 | 143 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.88 | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.91 | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.88 | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.97 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.7 | 2025 | 3 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.97 | 2025 | 3 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.96 | 2025 | 4 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of expression index | 0.98 | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.98 | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.93 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.99 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.96 | 2025 | 3 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.94 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.97 | 2025 | 19 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 2.17 | 2025 | 23 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.88 | 2025 | 24 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 2.26 | 2025 | 1 of 205 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 1 | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0 | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 90 pts | 2024 | 1 of 179 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 3.62 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 2.01 | 2025 | 2 of 205 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.98 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.78 | 2025 | 2 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.7 | 2025 | 3 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.96 | 2025 | 5 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.79 | 2025 | 59 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 43.6 % | 2025 | 19 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 7 % | 2012 | 25 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 33.3 % | 2025 | 40 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,915 | 2025 | 184 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Mandatory quota of 40% or more | 2025 | 14 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 88.4 /100 | 2025 | 20 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 27 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 50 /100 | 2025 | 51 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 75 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 17.4 pts | 2025 | 6 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by simple declaration | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Legally recognized | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Covered for adults and minors | 2025 | 17 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 35 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent birth rate | 1.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 4 of 213 |
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 18 wks | 2026 | 8 of 61 |
| Maternal mortality | 4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 14 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 59.9 % | 1975 | 43 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 95.3 % | 2018 | 131 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 100 % | 2023 | 1 of 210 |
| Trade union membership rate | 67 % | 2019 | 3 of 137 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 80.3 % | 2018 | 9 of 99 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.2 /10 | 2024 | 23 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women married before age 18 | 0.7 % | 2021 | 9 of 144 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 7 yrs | 2026 | 49 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Denmark?
Denmark has about 6,009,169 inhabitants (2025), ranking 113 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Denmark?
GDP per capita is $76,970 /inh. (2025): Denmark ranks 13 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Denmark?
Annual inflation is 1.9 % (2025); Denmark ranks 60 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Denmark?
The unemployment rate is 5.5 % (2025); Denmark ranks 103 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Denmark stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Denmark has $76,970 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Denmark come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.