Denmark—FDI Outflows (% of GDP)
Denmark's FDI outflows (% of GDP) was 7.2% in 2024, ranking #7 out of 180 countries. This represents a +157.1% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 17.3% (2000) and the lowest was -3.9% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.2% | +157.1% |
| 2023 | 2.8% | -61.2% |
| 2022 | 7.3% | -19.2% |
| 2021 | 9.0% | +233.9% |
| 2020 | 2.7% | +55.5% |
| 2019 | 1.7% | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 1.8% | -41.8% |
| 2017 | 3.1% | -46.6% |
| 2016 | 5.7% | +131.1% |
| 2015 | 2.5% | -11.8% |
| 2014 | 2.8% | +38.3% |
| 2013 | 2.0% | +160.8% |
| 2012 | -3.3% | -187.8% |
| 2011 | 3.8% | +2241.0% |
| 2010 | -0.2% | -109.3% |
| 2009 | 1.9% | -63.8% |
| 2008 | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 5.4% | +91.7% |
| 2006 | 2.8% | -55.9% |
| 2005 | 6.4% | +262.4% |
| 2004 | -3.9% | -1105.2% |
| 2003 | 0.4% | -73.5% |
| 2002 | 1.5% | -81.4% |
| 2001 | 8.0% | -53.9% |
| 2000 | 17.3% |
Top Countries — FDI Outflows (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxembourg | 100.2% | 2025 |
| 2 | Malta | 41.1% | 2025 |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 23.4% | 2025 |
| 4 | Singapore | 15.6% | 2025 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 14.0% | 2024 |
| 6 | Ireland | 12.0% | 2025 |
| 7 | Denmark | 11.4% | 2025 |
| 8 | Netherlands | 9.1% | 2025 |
| 9 | Japan | 4.9% | 2025 |
| 10 | Cyprus | 3.8% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Foreign direct investment refers to direct investment equity flows in an economy. It is the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of earnings, and other capital. Direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the ordinary shares of voting stock is the criterion for determining the existence of a direct investment relationship. This series shows net outflows of investment from the reporting economy to the rest of the world, and is divided by GDP.
Methodology
Data compiled by Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and official national sources.; UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD); Official national sources.
Unit
% of GDP