Denmark Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Denmark's tax revenue was 29.24% in 2025, ranked 5th globally. This represents a 7.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2025.
Overview
Denmark's tax revenue stood at 29.24% in 2025, a decline of +2.35% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.24% by 2025. Denmark ranked 5th globally.
Denmark's tax revenue has exhibited a stable yet fluctuating trend over the past five decades. From an all-time low of 26.53 in 1976, tax revenue in Denmark has gradually increased, peaking at 36.59 in 2014. Since then, tax revenue has declined to 29.24 in 2025, a level that still ranks Denmark among the top five globally. Notably, this decline occurred despite Denmark's proximity to countries like Sweden, which has seen a relatively stable tax revenue of 28.06. The Danish government's tax revenue now stands below that of Namibia, which has seen a significant increase to 30.40. This trend reversal may be attributed to the global economic downturn and shifting economic policies of the government. A potential shift in Denmark's economic trajectory could be driven by changes in its corporate tax rate, with a lowering of the rate potentially influencing the tax revenue trajectory in the years to come.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 28.20% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 29.24% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.24% | −2.35% | #5 |
| 2023 | 31.59% | +0.78% | #98 |
| 2022 | 30.81% | −4.39% | #114 |
| 2021 | 35.20% | +0.73% | #127 |
| 2020 | 34.47% | −0.51% | #135 |
| 2019 | 34.98% | +2.59% | #138 |
| 2018 | 32.38% | −0.90% | #139 |
| 2017 | 33.28% | −0.21% | #144 |
| 2016 | 33.49% | −0.67% | #143 |
| 2015 | 34.16% | −2.43% | #145 |
| 2014 | 36.59% | +2.79% | #142 |
| 2013 | 33.80% | +0.28% | #130 |
| 2012 | 33.51% | +0.71% | #132 |
| 2011 | 32.81% | +0.05% | #129 |
| 2010 | 32.76% | −0.21% | #125 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's tax revenue was 29.24% in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 7.5% decrease from the previous year.
Denmark's tax revenue peaked at 36.59% in 2014.
The lowest tax revenue in Denmark was 26.53% in 1976.
Denmark ranks 5th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's tax revenue is projected to reach 29.24% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Denmark in 2025 was 29.24%. This ranks 5th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_tax-revenue,
title = {Denmark Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}