Direct investment, Debt instruments in Denmark
Denmark: Direct investment, Debt instruments was 139.06 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Debt instruments in Denmark, 1991–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, debt instruments in Denmark is 139.06 billion US dollar, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 23.9% on the previous year and up 109.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, debt instruments in Denmark peaked at 139.06 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6.94 billion US dollar, in 1993.
Denmark ranks 19th of 149 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Debt instruments in Denmark, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7.10 billion US dollar | — |
| 1992 | 7.03 billion US dollar | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 6.94 billion US dollar | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 9.37 billion US dollar | +35.0% |
| 1995 | 10.82 billion US dollar | +15.5% |
| 1996 | 10.09 billion US dollar | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 10.25 billion US dollar | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 10.54 billion US dollar | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 12.43 billion US dollar | +17.8% |
| 2000 | 18.87 billion US dollar | +51.8% |
| 2001 | 16.42 billion US dollar | -13.0% |
| 2002 | 20.96 billion US dollar | +27.6% |
| 2003 | 33.25 billion US dollar | +58.7% |
| 2004 | 40.05 billion US dollar | +20.4% |
| 2005 | 40.13 billion US dollar | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 45.85 billion US dollar | +14.2% |
| 2007 | 56.70 billion US dollar | +23.7% |
| 2008 | 71.80 billion US dollar | +26.6% |
| 2009 | 73.13 billion US dollar | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 73.73 billion US dollar | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 83.87 billion US dollar | +13.8% |
| 2012 | 78.23 billion US dollar | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 79.51 billion US dollar | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 69.71 billion US dollar | -12.3% |
| 2015 | 66.47 billion US dollar | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 67.47 billion US dollar | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 76.67 billion US dollar | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 79.32 billion US dollar | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 90.90 billion US dollar | +14.6% |
| 2020 | 106.12 billion US dollar | +16.7% |
| 2021 | 104.23 billion US dollar | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 118.58 billion US dollar | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 117.11 billion US dollar | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 112.20 billion US dollar | -4.2% |
| 2025 | 139.06 billion US dollar | +23.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 139.06 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 42.99 billion US dollar, 3.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 139.06 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.05 billion US dollar, 12.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.40 billion US dollar | 6.94 billion US dollar | 12.43 billion US dollar | 9 |
| 2000s | 41.72 billion US dollar | 16.42 billion US dollar | 73.13 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 76.59 billion US dollar | 66.47 billion US dollar | 90.90 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 116.22 billion US dollar | 104.23 billion US dollar | 139.06 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More external debt data for Denmark
- Other investment, Debt instruments 182.35 billion US dollar (2018)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) -21.69 % change on previous year (2018)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 172.41 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 31,474 US dollar per person (2018)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.5132 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 132.72 billion (2024)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -0.5452 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 16.57 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -1.15 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 28,690 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, debt instruments in Denmark?
- Direct investment, debt instruments in Denmark was 139.06 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, debt instruments recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 139.06 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest direct investment, debt instruments recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.94 billion US dollar in 1993.
- How does Denmark rank for direct investment, debt instruments?
- Denmark ranks 19th out of 149 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, debt instruments rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.