Denmark recorded a Government Budget surplus equal to 1.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2025. This dataset provides - Denmark Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Denmark recorded a government budget surplus of 28845 DKK Million in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Denmark Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The budget balance in relation to the gross domestic product (GDP) in Denmark was estimated at approximately 4.50 percent in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the budget balance rose by around 8.18 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The budget balance is expected to drop by about 4.98 percentage points between 2024 and 2030, showing a continuous downward movement throughout the period.The indicator describes the general government net lending / borrowing, which is calculated as revenue minus total expenditure. The International Monetary Fund defines the general government expenditure as consisting of total expenses and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The general government revenue consists of the revenue from taxes, social contributions, grants receivable, and other revenue.

Government Spending in Denmark decreased to 149.80 DKK Billion in the first quarter of 2025 from 151.50 DKK Billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Denmark Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Denmark DK: GBARD: Current PPP data was reported at 3.757 USD bn in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.710 USD bn for 2021. Denmark DK: GBARD: Current PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 1.192 USD bn from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2022, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.757 USD bn in 2022 and a record low of 247.502 USD mn in 1981. Denmark DK: GBARD: Current PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.OECD.MSTI: Government Budgets for Research and Development: OECD Member: Annual.

In Denmark: from reference year 2007, the surveys are conducted by Statistics Denmark (previously by the Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy). Modifications in the questionnaires have increased the response rate; this is particularly noticeable in the Business enterprise sector where survey response is now mandatory. Additionally, due to changes in the administrative structure, a number of institutes, previously classified in the Government sector, were merged with universities.

Until 2002, the HE-sector R&D expenditure was underestimated as R&D carried out in hospital departments at the university-hospitals was included in the Government sector.

As of 2002, the business enterprise survey specifically requests data on researchers, technicians and other personnel. Earlier data for R&D personnel by occupation are based on qualification.

In 2017, unit reclassification led to a break in series in the “industrial production and technology” socio-economic objective (increase) and the “general advancement of knowledge, other than GUF” (decrease). From 2002, GBARD data include government-financed R&D on renewable energy. In 2001, a new principle concerning budgeting of commitments was introduced: commitments of grants are carried to the debit side at the time of entering the commitment, where previously commitment of grants was carried to the debit side at maturity.

From 1999, provincial and local government funding is included in the GBARD data (in particular funding in provincial hospitals), as well as funding from the Danish National Research Foundation and the Danish Investment Fund. In 1983, 1988, and 1993, the method for breaking down GBARD data by socio-economic objectives changed, leading to breaks in series.

Denmark: Budget balance forecast, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2030 is -0.48 percent, a decline from -0.3 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is -2.33 percent, based on data from 81 countries. Historically, the average for Denmark from 1986 to 2030 is -0.2 percent. The minimum value, -5.18 percent, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 2.48 percent was recorded in 2003.

Denmark DK: Civil GBARD: Current PPP: Education and Social Programmes data was reported at 308.660 USD mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 246.117 USD mn for 2022. Denmark DK: Civil GBARD: Current PPP: Education and Social Programmes data is updated yearly, averaging 104.461 USD mn from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2023, with 43 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 308.660 USD mn in 2023 and a record low of 8.211 USD mn in 1983. Denmark DK: Civil GBARD: Current PPP: Education and Social Programmes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.OECD.MSTI: Government Budgets for Research and Development: OECD Member: Annual.

In Denmark: from reference year 2007, the surveys are conducted by Statistics Denmark (previously by the Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy). Modifications in the questionnaires have increased the response rate; this is particularly noticeable in the Business enterprise sector where survey response is now mandatory. Additionally, due to changes in the administrative structure, a number of institutes, previously classified in the Government sector, were merged with universities.

Until 2002, the HE-sector R&D expenditure was underestimated as R&D carried out in hospital departments at the university-hospitals was included in the Government sector.

As of 2002, the business enterprise survey specifically requests data on researchers, technicians and other personnel. Earlier data for R&D personnel by occupation are based on qualification.

In 2017, unit reclassification led to a break in series in the “industrial production and technology” socio-economic objective (increase) and the “general advancement of knowledge, other than GUF” (decrease). From 2002, GBARD data include government-financed R&D on renewable energy. In 2001, a new principle concerning budgeting of commitments was introduced: commitments of grants are carried to the debit side at the time of entering the commitment, where previously commitment of grants was carried to the debit side at maturity.

From 1999, provincial and local government funding is included in the GBARD data (in particular funding in provincial hospitals), as well as funding from the Danish National Research Foundation and the Danish Investment Fund. In 1983, 1988, and 1993, the method for breaking down GBARD data by socio-economic objectives changed, leading to breaks in series.

Denmark DK: General University Funds: % Of Civil GBARD data was reported at 43.138 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 42.680 % for 2021. Denmark DK: General University Funds: % Of Civil GBARD data is updated yearly, averaging 39.785 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2022, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.526 % in 2013 and a record low of 31.135 % in 1985. Denmark DK: General University Funds: % Of Civil GBARD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.OECD.MSTI: Government Budgets for Research and Development: OECD Member: Annual.

In Denmark: from reference year 2007, the surveys are conducted by Statistics Denmark (previously by the Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy). Modifications in the questionnaires have increased the response rate; this is particularly noticeable in the Business enterprise sector where survey response is now mandatory. Additionally, due to changes in the administrative structure, a number of institutes, previously classified in the Government sector, were merged with universities.

Until 2002, the HE-sector R&D expenditure was underestimated as R&D carried out in hospital departments at the university-hospitals was included in the Government sector.

As of 2002, the business enterprise survey specifically requests data on researchers, technicians and other personnel. Earlier data for R&D personnel by occupation are based on qualification.

In 2017, unit reclassification led to a break in series in the “industrial production and technology” socio-economic objective (increase) and the “general advancement of knowledge, other than GUF” (decrease). From 2002, GBARD data include government-financed R&D on renewable energy. In 2001, a new principle concerning budgeting of commitments was introduced: commitments of grants are carried to the debit side at the time of entering the commitment, where previously commitment of grants was carried to the debit side at maturity.

From 1999, provincial and local government funding is included in the GBARD data (in particular funding in provincial hospitals), as well as funding from the Danish National Research Foundation and the Danish Investment Fund. In 1983, 1988, and 1993, the method for breaking down GBARD data by socio-economic objectives changed, leading to breaks in series.

Denmark DK: Health and Environment Programmes: % of Civil GBARD data was reported at 20.184 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.451 % for 2021. Denmark DK: Health and Environment Programmes: % of Civil GBARD data is updated yearly, averaging 11.456 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2022, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.184 % in 2022 and a record low of 5.799 % in 1988. Denmark DK: Health and Environment Programmes: % of Civil GBARD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.OECD.MSTI: Government Budgets for Research and Development: OECD Member: Annual.

In Denmark: from reference year 2007, the surveys are conducted by Statistics Denmark (previously by the Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy). Modifications in the questionnaires have increased the response rate; this is particularly noticeable in the Business enterprise sector where survey response is now mandatory. Additionally, due to changes in the administrative structure, a number of institutes, previously classified in the Government sector, were merged with universities.

Until 2002, the HE-sector R&D expenditure was underestimated as R&D carried out in hospital departments at the university-hospitals was included in the Government sector.

As of 2002, the business enterprise survey specifically requests data on researchers, technicians and other personnel. Earlier data for R&D personnel by occupation are based on qualification.

In 2017, unit reclassification led to a break in series in the “industrial production and technology” socio-economic objective (increase) and the “general advancement of knowledge, other than GUF” (decrease). From 2002, GBARD data include government-financed R&D on renewable energy. In 2001, a new principle concerning budgeting of commitments was introduced: commitments of grants are carried to the debit side at the time of entering the commitment, where previously commitment of grants was carried to the debit side at maturity.

From 1999, provincial and local government funding is included in the GBARD data (in particular funding in provincial hospitals), as well as funding from the Danish National Research Foundation and the Danish Investment Fund. In 1983, 1988, and 1993, the method for breaking down GBARD data by socio-economic objectives changed, leading to breaks in series.

This statistic displays feature film production budgets in Denmark from 2009 to 2018. In 2018, the average feature film production budget in Denmark was *** million euros, down from *** million euros in 2017.

The military expenditure in Denmark increased sharply in 2023, showing an increase of almost 50 percent from 2022. Danish military spending increased increased annually since 2015.

Denmark - General gov. deficit (-) and surplus (+) was 3.30% in March of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Denmark - General gov. deficit (-) and surplus (+) - last updated from the EUROSTAT on August of 2025. Historically, Denmark - General gov. deficit (-) and surplus (+) reached a record high of 5.60% in March of 2024 and a record low of -2.00% in June of 2020.

Denmark DK: Space Programmes: % of Civil GBARD data was reported at 1.100 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.071 % for 2021. Denmark DK: Space Programmes: % of Civil GBARD data is updated yearly, averaging 2.015 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2022, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.401 % in 1982 and a record low of 0.661 % in 2016. Denmark DK: Space Programmes: % of Civil GBARD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.OECD.MSTI: Government Budgets for Research and Development: OECD Member: Annual.

In Denmark: from reference year 2007, the surveys are conducted by Statistics Denmark (previously by the Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy). Modifications in the questionnaires have increased the response rate; this is particularly noticeable in the Business enterprise sector where survey response is now mandatory. Additionally, due to changes in the administrative structure, a number of institutes, previously classified in the Government sector, were merged with universities.

Until 2002, the HE-sector R&D expenditure was underestimated as R&D carried out in hospital departments at the university-hospitals was included in the Government sector.

As of 2002, the business enterprise survey specifically requests data on researchers, technicians and other personnel. Earlier data for R&D personnel by occupation are based on qualification.

In 2017, unit reclassification led to a break in series in the “industrial production and technology” socio-economic objective (increase) and the “general advancement of knowledge, other than GUF” (decrease). From 2002, GBARD data include government-financed R&D on renewable energy. In 2001, a new principle concerning budgeting of commitments was introduced: commitments of grants are carried to the debit side at the time of entering the commitment, where previously commitment of grants was carried to the debit side at maturity.

From 1999, provincial and local government funding is included in the GBARD data (in particular funding in provincial hospitals), as well as funding from the Danish National Research Foundation and the Danish Investment Fund. In 1983, 1988, and 1993, the method for breaking down GBARD data by socio-economic objectives changed, leading to breaks in series.

Government Revenues in Denmark decreased to 379170 DKK Million in the first quarter of 2025 from 382831 DKK Million in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Denmark Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Denmark DK: Total Government Allocations For R&D (GBARD) data was reported at 23,119.600 DKK mn in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23,124.000 DKK mn for 2021. Denmark DK: Total Government Allocations For R&D (GBARD) data is updated yearly, averaging 10,282.400 DKK mn from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2022, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,124.000 DKK mn in 2021 and a record low of 1,982.300 DKK mn in 1981. Denmark DK: Total Government Allocations For R&D (GBARD) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.OECD.MSTI: Government Budgets for Research and Development: OECD Member: Annual.

In Denmark: from reference year 2007, the surveys are conducted by Statistics Denmark (previously by the Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy). Modifications in the questionnaires have increased the response rate; this is particularly noticeable in the Business enterprise sector where survey response is now mandatory. Additionally, due to changes in the administrative structure, a number of institutes, previously classified in the Government sector, were merged with universities.

Until 2002, the HE-sector R&D expenditure was underestimated as R&D carried out in hospital departments at the university-hospitals was included in the Government sector.

As of 2002, the business enterprise survey specifically requests data on researchers, technicians and other personnel. Earlier data for R&D personnel by occupation are based on qualification.

In 2017, unit reclassification led to a break in series in the “industrial production and technology” socio-economic objective (increase) and the “general advancement of knowledge, other than GUF” (decrease). From 2002, GBARD data include government-financed R&D on renewable energy. In 2001, a new principle concerning budgeting of commitments was introduced: commitments of grants are carried to the debit side at the time of entering the commitment, where previously commitment of grants was carried to the debit side at maturity.

From 1999, provincial and local government funding is included in the GBARD data (in particular funding in provincial hospitals), as well as funding from the Danish National Research Foundation and the Danish Investment Fund. In 1983, 1988, and 1993, the method for breaking down GBARD data by socio-economic objectives changed, leading to breaks in series.

Denmark DK: Civil GBARD: Current PPP: Economic Development Programmes data was reported at 583.808 USD mn in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 597.766 USD mn for 2021. Denmark DK: Civil GBARD: Current PPP: Economic Development Programmes data is updated yearly, averaging 216.567 USD mn from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2022, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 597.766 USD mn in 2021 and a record low of 96.064 USD mn in 1981. Denmark DK: Civil GBARD: Current PPP: Economic Development Programmes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.OECD.MSTI: Government Budgets for Research and Development: OECD Member: Annual.

In Denmark: from reference year 2007, the surveys are conducted by Statistics Denmark (previously by the Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy). Modifications in the questionnaires have increased the response rate; this is particularly noticeable in the Business enterprise sector where survey response is now mandatory. Additionally, due to changes in the administrative structure, a number of institutes, previously classified in the Government sector, were merged with universities.

Until 2002, the HE-sector R&D expenditure was underestimated as R&D carried out in hospital departments at the university-hospitals was included in the Government sector.

As of 2002, the business enterprise survey specifically requests data on researchers, technicians and other personnel. Earlier data for R&D personnel by occupation are based on qualification.

In 2017, unit reclassification led to a break in series in the “industrial production and technology” socio-economic objective (increase) and the “general advancement of knowledge, other than GUF” (decrease). From 2002, GBARD data include government-financed R&D on renewable energy. In 2001, a new principle concerning budgeting of commitments was introduced: commitments of grants are carried to the debit side at the time of entering the commitment, where previously commitment of grants was carried to the debit side at maturity.

From 1999, provincial and local government funding is included in the GBARD data (in particular funding in provincial hospitals), as well as funding from the Danish National Research Foundation and the Danish Investment Fund. In 1983, 1988, and 1993, the method for breaking down GBARD data by socio-economic objectives changed, leading to breaks in series.

Denmark DK: Economic Development Programmes: % of Civil GBARD data was reported at 15.599 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.167 % for 2021. Denmark DK: Economic Development Programmes: % of Civil GBARD data is updated yearly, averaging 20.220 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2022, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.618 % in 1982 and a record low of 11.546 % in 2016. Denmark DK: Economic Development Programmes: % of Civil GBARD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.OECD.MSTI: Government Budgets for Research and Development: OECD Member: Annual.

In Denmark: from reference year 2007, the surveys are conducted by Statistics Denmark (previously by the Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy). Modifications in the questionnaires have increased the response rate; this is particularly noticeable in the Business enterprise sector where survey response is now mandatory. Additionally, due to changes in the administrative structure, a number of institutes, previously classified in the Government sector, were merged with universities.

Until 2002, the HE-sector R&D expenditure was underestimated as R&D carried out in hospital departments at the university-hospitals was included in the Government sector.

As of 2002, the business enterprise survey specifically requests data on researchers, technicians and other personnel. Earlier data for R&D personnel by occupation are based on qualification.

In 2017, unit reclassification led to a break in series in the “industrial production and technology” socio-economic objective (increase) and the “general advancement of knowledge, other than GUF” (decrease). From 2002, GBARD data include government-financed R&D on renewable energy. In 2001, a new principle concerning budgeting of commitments was introduced: commitments of grants are carried to the debit side at the time of entering the commitment, where previously commitment of grants was carried to the debit side at maturity.

From 1999, provincial and local government funding is included in the GBARD data (in particular funding in provincial hospitals), as well as funding from the Danish National Research Foundation and the Danish Investment Fund. In 1983, 1988, and 1993, the method for breaking down GBARD data by socio-economic objectives changed, leading to breaks in series.

DK: Non-Oriented Research Programmes: % of Civil GBARD data was reported at 13.327 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.829 % for 2021. DK: Non-Oriented Research Programmes: % of Civil GBARD data is updated yearly, averaging 18.940 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2022, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.859 % in 1981 and a record low of 11.727 % in 2013. DK: Non-Oriented Research Programmes: % of Civil GBARD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.OECD.MSTI: Government Budgets for Research and Development: OECD Member: Annual.

In Denmark: from reference year 2007, the surveys are conducted by Statistics Denmark (previously by the Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy). Modifications in the questionnaires have increased the response rate; this is particularly noticeable in the Business enterprise sector where survey response is now mandatory. Additionally, due to changes in the administrative structure, a number of institutes, previously classified in the Government sector, were merged with universities.

Until 2002, the HE-sector R&D expenditure was underestimated as R&D carried out in hospital departments at the university-hospitals was included in the Government sector.

As of 2002, the business enterprise survey specifically requests data on researchers, technicians and other personnel. Earlier data for R&D personnel by occupation are based on qualification.

In 2017, unit reclassification led to a break in series in the “industrial production and technology” socio-economic objective (increase) and the “general advancement of knowledge, other than GUF” (decrease). From 2002, GBARD data include government-financed R&D on renewable energy. In 2001, a new principle concerning budgeting of commitments was introduced: commitments of grants are carried to the debit side at the time of entering the commitment, where previously commitment of grants was carried to the debit side at maturity.

From 1999, provincial and local government funding is included in the GBARD data (in particular funding in provincial hospitals), as well as funding from the Danish National Research Foundation and the Danish Investment Fund. In 1983, 1988, and 1993, the method for breaking down GBARD data by socio-economic objectives changed, leading to breaks in series.

European post-production studios collaborate with other studios, both in Europe and further afield, to create films, TV shows and other forms of media. The industry has been supported by favourable government tax reliefs for domestic production, using these to encourage US studios to work with European post-production companies for their big-budget films and shows. This collaborative approach allows studios specialising in specific areas, such as special effects, animation, or subtitling, to focus on their strengths. Film and TV studios in Europe have been hit hard by recent strike action in the US. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) both went on strike midway through 2023 over disagreements with studios. The strikes froze all productions involving US studios, meaning work opportunities for European post-production companies dried up. However, both disputes have finally been resolved – SAG-AFTRA’s on 27 September and WAG’s on 9 November, so demand should pick back up. The impact of the strike action combined with the disruption caused by the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 (work on most production ground to a halt during the lockdown periods) is expected to drive post-production revenue down at a compound annual rate of 4.4% over the five years through 2024 to €7.6 billion, including an anticipated decline of 3.1% in 2024. Demand for post-production services is closely tied to government policies and subsidies that attract foreign productions. The European Film Agency Directors association reveals that the government funding for the production and promotion of European audiovisual works totals around €3 billion annually. However, the industry has struggled to recover from the pandemic, with lingering lower cinema admissions and increased global inflation squeezing marketing budgets. Going forward, this could lead to a drop in production budgets, negatively affecting spending on special effects and animations. Despite these challenges, competition for big-budget productions is expected to remain high. Overall, revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 2.3% over the five years through 2029 to reach €8.5 billion.

Denmark DK: Environmentally Related Government R&D Budget: % of Total Government R&D data was reported at 1.180 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.230 % for 2020. Denmark DK: Environmentally Related Government R&D Budget: % of Total Government R&D data is updated yearly, averaging 2.055 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2021, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.600 % in 1993 and a record low of 0.920 % in 2019. Denmark DK: Environmentally Related Government R&D Budget: % of Total Government R&D data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.OECD.GGI: Governance: Research and Development Expenditure: OECD Member: Annual.