Denmark’s economy grew by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025, in line with preliminary estimates, but slowing from an upwardly revised 2.3% expansion in the previous quarter. Growth eased in household spending (0.5% vs 1.0% in Q3), while fixed investments contracted (-1.9% vs 1.6%), weighed down by declines in housing investments (-2.7% vs 2.3%) and intellectual property rights (-10.8% vs 3.8%), although investments in machinery, means of transport, etc. recovered (6.6% vs -2.9%). On the other hand, government spending increased (5.0% vs 1.4%). Net external demand also weighed on GDP, as exports dropped (-0.7% vs 3.7%) and imports contracted (-0.6% after stagnating in the previous quarter). On an annual basis, the economy expanded 3.1% in Q4, 0.1 percentage point higher than preliminary estimates, but slowing from a downwardly revised 3.9% growth in Q3. source: Statistics Denmark

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Denmark expanded 0.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Denmark averaged 0.46 percent from 1991 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 6.00 percent in the third quarter of 2020 and a record low of -5.90 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Denmark GDP Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Denmark GDP Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Denmark expanded 0.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Denmark is expected to be 0.30 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Denmark GDP Growth Rate is projected to trend around 0.30 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-20 07:00 AM
QoQ Prel
Q4 0.2% 2.3% 0.5%
2026-03-31 06:00 AM
QoQ Final
Q4 0.2% 2.3% 0.2% 0.2%
2026-05-20 06:00 AM
QoQ Prel
Q1 0.2% 0.3%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
GDP Growth Rate YoY 3.10 3.90 percent Dec 2025
GDP Constant Prices 677201.00 675820.00 DKK Million Dec 2025
GDP from Agriculture 5682.00 5241.00 DKK Million Dec 2025
GDP from Construction 22546.00 22782.00 DKK Million Dec 2025
GDP from Manufacturing 145400.00 151102.00 DKK Million Dec 2025
GDP from Mining 1765.00 1826.00 DKK Million Dec 2025
GDP from Public Administration 110456.00 109511.00 DKK Million Dec 2025
GDP from Transport 112852.00 111674.00 DKK Million Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate 0.20 2.30 percent Dec 2025
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 130.50 139.10 DKK Billion Dec 2025
Gross National Product 677201.00 675820.00 DKK Million Dec 2025


Denmark GDP Growth Rate
In Denmark, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 49 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (27 percent, the highest among EU countries) and gross fixed capital formation (19 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 54 percent of GDP while imports account for 48 percent, adding 6 percent of total GDP.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.20 2.30 6.00 -5.90 1991 - 2025 percent Quarterly
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News Stream
Danish GDP Growth Eases in Q4
Denmark’s economy grew by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025, in line with preliminary estimates, but slowing from an upwardly revised 2.3% expansion in the previous quarter. Growth eased in household spending (0.5% vs 1.0% in Q3), while fixed investments contracted (-1.9% vs 1.6%), weighed down by declines in housing investments (-2.7% vs 2.3%) and intellectual property rights (-10.8% vs 3.8%), although investments in machinery, means of transport, etc. recovered (6.6% vs -2.9%). On the other hand, government spending increased (5.0% vs 1.4%). Net external demand also weighed on GDP, as exports dropped (-0.7% vs 3.7%) and imports contracted (-0.6% after stagnating in the previous quarter). On an annual basis, the economy expanded 3.1% in Q4, 0.1 percentage point higher than preliminary estimates, but slowing from a downwardly revised 3.9% growth in Q3.
2026-03-31
Danish Q4 GDP Growth Eases
Denmark’s economy grew 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025, easing from an upwardly revised near four-year high of 2.3% in the previous period, according to preliminary estimates. Growth was pressured by a slowdown in the pharmaceutical industry, which contributed -1.1 percentage points to gross value added. Net external demand also contributed negatively, as exports fell faster (-0.5% vs 3.6% in Q3) than imports (-0.4% vs -0.1%). At the same time, fixed investment fell (-2.7% vs 1.2%), weighed down by sharp declines in investment in housing (-3.1% vs 2%) and intellectual rights (-11.4% vs 3.7%), while household consumption also slowed (0.2% vs 0.6%). Meanwhile, government spending rose significantly, by 5.6% compared with 1.2% in the previous period. On a yearly basis, GDP expanded 3.0%, following a downwardly revised 3.9% increase in the preceding period. For the full year of 2025, GDP rose 2.9%.
2026-02-20
Danish Q3 GDP Growth at Nearly 4-Year High
Denmark’s economy expanded by 2.2% quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter of 2025, lower by 0.1 percentage points than initial estimate, but accelerating from an upwardly revised 1.3% growth in the previous period. This marked the fastest expansion since the fourth quarter of 2021, primarily driven by strong performance in the pharmaceutical industry. Other contributors to GDP growth include the information and communication industry and public administration and services. Net external demand also contributed positively, as exports increased (3.5% vs 4% in Q2), while imports decreased (-0.1% vs 2.7%). Additionally, both government (1% vs 0.5%) and household spending (0.3% vs 0.2%) rose further, while fixed investments rebounded (0.8% vs -0.2%), as housing (2.9% vs -1.5%) and intellectual rights (2.5% vs -2.8%) recovered. Annually, the GDP grew by 4% in Q3, the strongest in three quarters, following a 2% gain in the preceding quarter.
2025-12-22