Denmark vs Iceland: Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential

Denmark
-0.5452
in 2030
Iceland
-0.0362
in 2030
Denmark rank
18th
Iceland rank
17th

Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential over time

  • Denmark
  • Iceland
-10010199120102030

How they compare

Iceland currently reports -0.0362 against -0.5452 in Denmark, a difference of 0.509.

The two have swapped places 10 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Iceland ahead.

Denmark ranks 18th and Iceland ranks 17th of 88 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 3 and Iceland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Iceland Difference Ahead
1990s -2.52 0.0801 2.6 Iceland
2000s 1.01 -1.65 2.66 Denmark
2010s -0.317 -0.3832 0.0662 Denmark
2020s 1.78 -2.68 4.46 Denmark
2030s -0.5452 -0.0362 0.509 Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential, Denmark or Iceland?
Iceland, at -0.0362 against -0.5452 in Denmark as of 2030.
What is the difference in cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential between Denmark and Iceland?
0.509, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
40 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2030.
How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential?
Denmark ranks 18th and Iceland ranks 17th of 88 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
102 places, 3,388 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October