Denmark GDP Per Capita (2026)
Denmark has a highly developed economy supported by pharmaceuticals, shipping, renewable energy, manufacturing, agriculture, financial services, technology, and professional services. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s economic production compares with its relatively small population. High productivity, advanced infrastructure, and concentration in high-value industries contribute to strong output per resident. Explore Denmark’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$83,445
Est. in USD
World Rank
#10
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+8.3%
+$6,399
Europe Rank
#8
Out of 43 countries
1. Denmark GDP Per Capita in 2026
Denmark maintains a high level of economic output per person, supported by a skilled workforce, innovative businesses, productive industries, and advanced services. GDP per capita adjusts total national production for population size, making the indicator particularly useful for comparing Denmark with much larger economies. It provides a clear population-adjusted perspective on the country’s economic productivity and performance.
2. Denmark GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Denmark GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $83,445 | +8.3% |
| 2025 | $77,046 | +8.2% |
| 2024 | $71,214 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $68,208 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $68,123 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | $69,539 | +13.9% |
| 2020 | $61,076 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $59,490 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | $61,457 | +6.5% |
| 2017 | $57,684 | +5.5% |
| 2016 | $54,699 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | $53,317 | -15.0% |
| 2014 | $62,701 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $61,512 | +5.0% |
| 2012 | $58,560 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | $61,920 | +6.3% |
| 2010 | $58,240 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | $58,537 | -9.7% |
| 2008 | $64,827 | +10.3% |
| 2007 | $58,786 | +12.6% |
| 2006 | $52,214 | +6.6% |
| 2005 | $48,998 | +5.0% |
| 2004 | $46,685 | +15.1% |
| 2003 | $40,572 | +21.8% |
| 2002 | $33,304 | +8.0% |
| 2001 | $30,823 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | $30,777 | -8.1% |
| 1999 | $33,478 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | $33,405 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | $32,841 | -8.0% |
| 1996 | $35,704 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | $35,441 | +18.0% |
| 1994 | $30,023 | +8.7% |
| 1993 | $27,624 | -6.8% |
| 1992 | $29,632 | +9.6% |
| 1991 | $27,044 | +0.5% |
| 1990 | $26,915 | +22.9% |
| 1989 | $21,894 | -2.8% |
| 1988 | $22,526 | +5.7% |
| 1987 | $21,305 | +24.2% |
| 1986 | $17,151 | +40.4% |
| 1985 | $12,219 | +6.1% |
| 1984 | $11,516 | -2.3% |
| 1983 | $11,792 | +0.5% |
| 1982 | $11,737 | -2.2% |
| 1981 | $11,995 | -13.2% |
| 1980 | $13,825 | — |
4. Denmark GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+8.3%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+20.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+52.6%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+59.8%
(2006 to 2026)
Denmark’s GDP per capita has generally developed alongside productivity gains, investment, innovation, trade, employment, and the expansion of high-value services. Annual movements may be influenced by pharmaceutical exports, global shipping conditions, inflation, exchange rates, interest rates, and population trends. Reviewing historical data helps show how economic output per resident has evolved over different business cycles and periods of structural change.
5. Denmark GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Denmark
$83,445
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$41,723
$83,445
USD
Denmark’s GDP per capita is approximately
39.6%
above the
Europe average
and
231.4%
above the world average.
6. Denmark GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Switzerland | $126,177 |
| #6 | Iceland | $110,048 |
| #7 | Norway | $105,877 |
| #8 | Denmark | $83,445 |
| #9 | Netherlands | $79,918 |
| #10 | Sweden | $70,676 |
| #11 | San Marino | $70,187 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Denmark
Denmark GDP (Nominal)
$503.8 Billion
(2026)
Denmark GDP Per Capita
$83,445
(2026)
Denmark’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic production across the country, whereas GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Because Denmark has a relatively small population, GDP per capita provides important context that total GDP alone cannot show. Together, the two measures explain both the size of the national economy and the level of production generated for each resident.
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8. Denmark GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $86,325 | +3.5% |
| 2028 | $88,993 | +3.1% |
| 2029 | $91,891 | +3.3% |
| 2030 | $94,770 | +3.1% |
Denmark GDP per capita is projected to reach $94,770 by 2030, representing a 13.6% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Denmark GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Denmark GDP per capita is estimated at $83,445 in 2026.
It ranks #10 globally and #8 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 8.3% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 20.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 52.6%.
It is approximately 39.6% above the Europe average.
It is approximately 231.4% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $94,770 by 2030, 13.6% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Denmark GDP Per Capita FAQs
Denmark GDP per capita is estimated at $83,445 in 2026.
Denmark ranks #10 globally and #8 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 8.3% compared with 2025.
Denmark GDP per capita was approximately $53,317 in 2015.
Denmark GDP per capita is approximately 39.6% above the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.