Denmark FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Denmark's fdi inflows was 5.42% in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 24.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Denmark's fdi inflows stood at 5.42% in 2025, a rise of +1.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.42% by 2025. Denmark ranked 52nd globally.
Denmark’s foreign direct investment inflows have risen markedly since the series began in 1970 with 0.61, reaching a historic high of 21.95 in 2000 before slipping to a trough of –5.00 in 2012, reflecting the global financial crisis and subsequent investor caution. After a gradual recovery, the latest 2025 figure stands at 5.42, placing Denmark 52nd in the world and closely aligning with peers such as Portugal (5.36) and Chad (5.45). The 56‑year record shows that the post‑crisis rebound has been steady but modest, with inflows still well below the early‑2000s peak. Structural factors such as Denmark’s high tax regime, strong regulatory framework, and emphasis on green technologies continue to shape investor sentiment. Should the country further liberalise its corporate tax base and expand incentives for sustainable ventures, the upward trajectory of FDI inflows could accelerate, narrowing the gap with the early‑2000s peak.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 6.62% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.02% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.42% | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.42% | +1.05% | #52 |
| 2024 | 4.37% | +2.16% | #49 |
| 2023 | 2.21% | −4.69% | #95 |
| 2022 | 6.90% | +2.72% | #29 |
| 2021 | 4.19% | +3.82% | #65 |
| 2020 | 0.36% | +1.46% | #150 |
| 2019 | -1.10% | −3.57% | #180 |
| 2018 | 2.47% | +1.38% | #105 |
| 2017 | 1.09% | −1.41% | #155 |
| 2016 | 2.50% | +1.89% | #108 |
| 2015 | 0.61% | −1.25% | #160 |
| 2014 | 1.86% | +1.67% | #132 |
| 2013 | 0.20% | +5.20% | #177 |
| 2012 | -5.00% | −8.94% | #192 |
| 2011 | 3.94% | +7.51% | #87 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's fdi inflows was 5.42% in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 24.0% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's fdi inflows peaked at 21.95% in 2000.
The lowest fdi inflows in Denmark was -5.00% in 2012.
Denmark ranks 52nd globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's fdi inflows is projected to reach 5.42% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Denmark in 2025 was 5.42%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_fdi-inflows,
title = {Denmark FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}