Gross fixed capital formation, General government … General Percent in Denmark
Denmark: Gross fixed capital formation, General government … General Percent was 3.25 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
3.25
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
111th
of 173 countries
All-time high
11.38
in 1971
All-time low
2.69
in 2005
Years of data
60
1960–2019
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Denmark, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Denmark stood at 3.25.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Denmark peaked at 11.38 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 2.69, in 2005.
Denmark ranks 111th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, General government … General Percent in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.43 | — |
| 1961 | 10.19 | -2.4% |
| 1962 | 9.98 | -2.0% |
| 1963 | 10.26 | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 9.83 | -4.1% |
| 1965 | 9.83 | -0.1% |
| 1966 | 9.86 | +0.3% |
| 1967 | 9.72 | -1.5% |
| 1968 | 9.57 | -1.5% |
| 1969 | 9.35 | -2.4% |
| 1970 | 9.57 | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 11.38 | +19.0% |
| 1972 | 10.63 | -6.6% |
| 1973 | 8.98 | -15.5% |
| 1974 | 8.79 | -2.2% |
| 1975 | 8.52 | -3.0% |
| 1976 | 8.16 | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 7.83 | -4.1% |
| 1978 | 7.61 | -2.7% |
| 1979 | 7.56 | -0.7% |
| 1980 | 6.38 | -15.7% |
| 1981 | 5.19 | -18.6% |
| 1982 | 4.25 | -18.1% |
| 1983 | 3.64 | -14.3% |
| 1984 | 3.54 | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 3.95 | +11.4% |
| 1986 | 3.76 | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 3.85 | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 4.08 | +6.1% |
| 1989 | 3.61 | -11.6% |
| 1990 | 3.11 | -13.7% |
| 1991 | 2.87 | -7.9% |
| 1992 | 3.2 | +11.6% |
| 1993 | 3.13 | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 3.16 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 3.32 | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 3.45 | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 3.22 | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 2.96 | -7.9% |
| 1999 | 2.95 | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 3.02 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 3.17 | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 2.89 | -8.9% |
| 2003 | 2.78 | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 2.91 | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 2.69 | -7.4% |
| 2006 | 2.85 | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 3.07 | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 3.02 | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 3.2 | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 3.35 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 3.44 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 3.7 | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 3.64 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 3.83 | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 3.61 | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 3.7 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 3.32 | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 3.33 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 3.25 | -2.5% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 3.25 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.62, 90% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 3.25 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.44, 94% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.9 | 9.35 | 10.43 | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.9 | 7.56 | 11.38 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.23 | 3.54 | 6.38 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.14 | 2.87 | 3.45 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.96 | 2.69 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.52 | 3.25 | 3.83 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Denmark?
- Gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Denmark was 3.25 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 11.38 in 1971.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.69 in 2005.
- How does Denmark rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices?
- Denmark ranks 111th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. 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 Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.