Government Spending in Denmark decreased to 152.50 DKK Billion in the first quarter of 2026 from 158.50 DKK Billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Government Spending in Denmark averaged 127.00 DKK Billion from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 158.50 DKK Billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a record low of 91.40 DKK Billion in the second quarter of 1991. source: Statistics Denmark

Government Spending in Denmark is expected to be 152.67 DKK Billion by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Denmark Government Spending is projected to trend around 164.90 DKK Billion in 2027 and 167.70 DKK Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Fiscal Expenditure 401156.00 353877.00 DKK Million Dec 2025
Government Budget 2.90 4.50 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Government Budget Value -4823.00 27259.00 DKK Million Dec 2025
Government Debt to GDP 27.90 30.50 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Government Revenues 396333.00 381136.00 DKK Million Dec 2025
Government Spending 152.50 158.50 DKK Billion Mar 2026


Denmark Government Spending
Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
152.50 158.50 158.50 91.40 1991 - 2026 DKK Billion Quarterly
Constant Prices 2020, SA