Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) in Denmark
Denmark: Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) was 187.74 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) in Denmark, 1991–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) in Denmark stood at 187.74 billion US dollar.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) in Denmark peaked at 208.88 billion US dollar in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4.58 billion US dollar, in 1993.
Denmark ranks 16th of 146 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8.29 billion US dollar | — |
| 1992 | 4.96 billion US dollar | -40.2% |
| 1993 | 4.58 billion US dollar | -7.6% |
| 1994 | 5.10 billion US dollar | +11.3% |
| 1995 | 5.77 billion US dollar | +13.2% |
| 1996 | 6.90 billion US dollar | +19.5% |
| 1997 | 6.45 billion US dollar | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 8.76 billion US dollar | +35.9% |
| 1999 | 9.80 billion US dollar | +11.8% |
| 2000 | 13.77 billion US dollar | +40.6% |
| 2001 | 21.32 billion US dollar | +54.8% |
| 2002 | 31.59 billion US dollar | +48.2% |
| 2003 | 43.24 billion US dollar | +36.9% |
| 2004 | 58.12 billion US dollar | +34.4% |
| 2005 | 92.45 billion US dollar | +59.1% |
| 2006 | 95.60 billion US dollar | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 111.91 billion US dollar | +17.1% |
| 2008 | 113.52 billion US dollar | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 137.16 billion US dollar | +20.8% |
| 2010 | 160.59 billion US dollar | +17.1% |
| 2011 | 154.97 billion US dollar | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 181.62 billion US dollar | +17.2% |
| 2013 | 176.40 billion US dollar | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 176.79 billion US dollar | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 148.62 billion US dollar | -15.9% |
| 2016 | 157.23 billion US dollar | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 168.36 billion US dollar | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 168.06 billion US dollar | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 192.13 billion US dollar | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 208.88 billion US dollar | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 198.39 billion US dollar | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 158.70 billion US dollar | -20.0% |
| 2023 | 177.46 billion US dollar | +11.8% |
| 2024 | 179.81 billion US dollar | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 187.74 billion US dollar | +4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.73 billion US dollar | 4.58 billion US dollar | 9.80 billion US dollar | 9 |
| 2000s | 71.87 billion US dollar | 13.77 billion US dollar | 137.16 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 168.48 billion US dollar | 148.62 billion US dollar | 192.13 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 185.16 billion US dollar | 158.70 billion US dollar | 208.88 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 13 Hong Kong 261.29 billion US dollar compare
- 14 Belgium 253.41 billion US dollar compare
- 15 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 250.81 billion US dollar compare
- 17 Republic of Korea 178.98 billion US dollar compare
- 18 Austria 152.23 billion US dollar compare
- 19 Norway 92.62 billion US dollar compare
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 portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) in Denmark?
- Portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) in Denmark was 187.74 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 208.88 billion US dollar in 2020.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.58 billion US dollar in 1993.
- How does Denmark rank for portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6)?
- Denmark ranks 16th out of 146 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.3%. 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 Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) (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.