Denmark FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Denmark's fdi outflows was 6.67% in 2025, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 7.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Denmark's fdi outflows stood at 6.67% in 2025, a decline of +0.56% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.67% by 2025. Denmark ranked 8th globally.
Denmark's foreign direct investment outflows have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 56 years, with the country's all-time peak occurring in 2000, when outflows reached 17.30, followed by a trough in 2004, where outflows dipped to -3.94, a rare instance of negative outflows. Since then, Denmark has maintained a positive trajectory, with outflows steadily increasing, reaching 6.67 in 2025, ranking 8th globally. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Denmark's outflows trail those of Singapore, which stood at 7.50 in 2025, and Sweden, which stood at 7.08. The steady growth in FDI outflows suggests that Denmark remains an attractive destination for foreign investment. To maintain this trajectory, Denmark would need to continue its efforts in creating a favorable business environment, including investing in education and infrastructure, which would likely attract more foreign investors and bolster its economic growth.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 7.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.96% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.67% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.67% | −0.56% | #8 |
| 2024 | 7.23% | +4.42% | #161 |
| 2023 | 2.81% | −4.44% | #156 |
| 2022 | 7.26% | −1.73% | #162 |
| 2021 | 8.98% | +6.29% | #164 |
| 2020 | 2.69% | +0.96% | #155 |
| 2019 | 1.73% | −0.05% | #130 |
| 2018 | 1.78% | −1.28% | #141 |
| 2017 | 3.06% | −2.67% | #150 |
| 2016 | 5.73% | +3.25% | #161 |
| 2015 | 2.48% | −0.33% | #142 |
| 2014 | 2.81% | +0.78% | #149 |
| 2013 | 2.03% | +5.38% | #133 |
| 2012 | -3.35% | −7.16% | #4 |
| 2011 | 3.81% | +3.99% | #145 |
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 outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's fdi outflows was 6.67% in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 7.8% decrease from the previous year.
Denmark's fdi outflows peaked at 17.30% in 2000.
The lowest fdi outflows in Denmark was -3.94% in 2004.
Denmark ranks 8th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's fdi outflows is projected to reach 6.67% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Denmark in 2025 was 6.67%. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_fdi-outflows,
title = {Denmark FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}