Denmark Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Denmark's reserves in months of imports was 4.5 in 2025, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Denmark's reserves in months of imports stood at 4.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.1 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.5 by 2025. Denmark ranked 65th globally.
Denmark's foreign exchange reserves have historically been sufficient to cover its imports for a period of time. The country's reserves in months of imports have fluctuated over the years, with the all-time peak of 5.98 months occurring in 2012, indicating a strong financial position. Conversely, the all-time trough of 0.87 months in 1976 highlights the country's vulnerability during that period. As of 2025, Denmark's reserves stand at 4.49 months, ranking 65th globally. This is closely comparable to Trinidad and Tobago's reserves, which also stood at 4.54 months in 2025. Denmark's position, however, has been relatively stable over the years, with the exception of the 2012 peak. To sustain this trend, Denmark would need to maintain a stable economic environment and continue to attract foreign investment, thereby ensuring its financial resilience in the face of global economic fluctuations.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4.5 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.5 | +0.1 | #65 |
| 2024 | 4.4 | −0.3 | #64 |
| 2023 | 4.7 | +0.5 | #66 |
| 2022 | 4.2 | +0.1 | #76 |
| 2021 | 4.2 | −0.4 | #102 |
| 2020 | 4.5 | +0.6 | #103 |
| 2019 | 3.9 | −0.2 | #89 |
| 2018 | 4.1 | −0.8 | #82 |
| 2017 | 4.9 | +0.3 | #70 |
| 2016 | 4.6 | −0.1 | #76 |
| 2015 | 4.7 | −0.1 | #65 |
| 2014 | 4.7 | −0.9 | #60 |
| 2013 | 5.6 | −0.3 | #47 |
| 2012 | 6.0 | +0.6 | #39 |
| 2011 | 5.4 | −0.3 | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's reserves in months of imports was 4.5 in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's reserves in months of imports peaked at 6.0 in 2012.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Denmark was 0.9 in 1976.
Denmark ranks 65th globally in reserves in months of imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.MO. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 4.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Denmark in 2025 was 4.5. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Denmark Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}