Denmark—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #29 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-0.5%
2031
YoY Change
+0.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#29
of 192 countries
Maximum
5.3%
2006
Minimum
-3.2%
2012
Last
-0.5%
Previous
-0.5%
Highest
5.3%
Lowest
-3.2%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Denmark's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was 0.2% in 2026, ranking #29 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 5.3% (2006) and the lowest was -3.2% (2012). The IMF WEO projects -0.5% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -0.5% | +0.0% |
| 2030 | -0.5% | +0.0% |
| 2029 | -0.5% | -66.7% |
| 2028 | -0.3% | +25.0% |
| 2027 | -0.4% | -300.0% |
| 2026 | 0.2% | -93.1% |
| 2025 | 2.9% | -35.6% |
| 2024 | 4.5% | +32.4% |
| 2023 | 3.4% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 3.4% | -17.1% |
| 2021 | 4.1% | +925.0% |
| 2020 | 0.4% | -90.7% |
| 2019 | 4.3% | +437.5% |
| 2018 | 0.8% | -52.9% |
| 2017 | 1.7% | +466.7% |
| 2016 | 0.3% | +133.3% |
| 2015 | -0.9% | -164.3% |
| 2014 | 1.4% | +255.6% |
| 2013 | -0.9% | +71.9% |
| 2012 | -3.2% | -77.8% |
| 2011 | -1.8% | +28.0% |
| 2010 | -2.5% | +7.4% |
| 2009 | -2.7% | -177.1% |
| 2008 | 3.5% | -34.0% |
| 2007 | 5.3% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 5.3% | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 5.2% | +136.4% |
| 2004 | 2.2% | +2100.0% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | -66.7% |
| 2002 | 0.3% | -72.7% |
| 2001 | 1.1% | -38.9% |
| 2000 | 1.8% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 0.2% | -93.1% |
| 2027Forecast | -0.4% | -300.0% |
| 2028Forecast | -0.3% | +25.0% |
| 2029Forecast | -0.5% | -66.7% |
| 2030Forecast | -0.5% | +0.0% |
| 2031Forecast | -0.5% | +0.0% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 27.6% | 2026 |
| 2 | Naoero | 13.1% | 2026 |
| 3 | Norway | 10.2% | 2026 |
| 4 | Oman | 5.2% | 2026 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.9% | 2026 |
| 6 | Lesotho | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 7 | Macao SAR, China | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 8 | Singapore | 3.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Lebanon | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 10 | Liechtenstein | 3.0% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
General government net lending/borrowing as a percentage of GDP. A positive value indicates a fiscal surplus; negative indicates a deficit.
Methodology
Revenue minus expenditure minus net acquisition of nonfinancial assets, as a percentage of GDP. A comprehensive measure of the fiscal balance.
Unit
Percent of GDP