Denmark Government Budget
2.9%▼ −1.61 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Denmark's budget balance as a share of GDP fell to 2.85% in 2025 from 4.46% in the prior year. The surplus remains well below the all-time high of 5.31% recorded in 2007. The series covers annual data from 1980 onward.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9% | 4.5% | 5.3%Dec 2007 | -9.2%Dec 1982 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 27.5% | 30.5% | 78.7% | 27.5% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 33.4% | 32.0% | 36.6% | 26.5% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Denmark averaged 0.5% from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 5.3% in Dec 2007 and a record low of -9.2% in Dec 1982. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
The budget balance measures the difference between government revenue and expenditure, expressed as a percentage of GDP. It is reported annually for Denmark. The series spans from 1980 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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