Denmark Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Denmark's trade openness was 143.62% in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1966–2025.
Overview
Denmark's trade openness stood at 143.62% in 2025, a rise of +11.85% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 143.62% by 2025. Denmark ranked 36th globally.
Denmark's trade openness has experienced significant fluctuations over the past six decades, with a notable increase in recent years. The country's trade openness, measured by its trade-to-GDP ratio, has risen to 143.62 in 2025, its highest value to date. This trend is comparable to that of Brunei Darussalam, which ranked 2nd globally in 2025 with a trade openness of 145.07. Conversely, the country's trade openness was at its lowest in 1972, at 53.23, during a period of economic stagnation. Since then, Denmark has gradually increased its trade openness, expanding its global market share. With a coverage of 60 years, the data highlights the country's evolving position in the global economy. A potential shift in Denmark's trade openness could be influenced by changes in global trade policies, such as the implementation of the European Union's trade agreements, which may either enhance or hinder Denmark's trade growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 158.01% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 150.82% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 143.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 143.62% | +11.85% | #36 |
| 2024 | 131.77% | +2.14% | #127 |
| 2023 | 129.63% | −2.37% | #136 |
| 2022 | 132.00% | +19.67% | #142 |
| 2021 | 112.32% | +7.89% | #140 |
| 2020 | 104.43% | −7.46% | #142 |
| 2019 | 111.89% | +3.08% | #140 |
| 2018 | 108.81% | +4.60% | #137 |
| 2017 | 104.22% | +2.76% | #134 |
| 2016 | 101.45% | −3.68% | #129 |
| 2015 | 105.13% | +1.92% | #133 |
| 2014 | 103.21% | −0.40% | #125 |
| 2013 | 103.61% | −0.75% | #123 |
| 2012 | 104.36% | +2.35% | #119 |
| 2011 | 102.01% | +7.63% | #118 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's trade openness was 143.62% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's trade openness peaked at 143.62% in 2025.
The lowest trade openness in Denmark was 53.23% in 1972.
Denmark ranks 36th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's trade openness is projected to reach 143.62% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Denmark in 2025 was 143.62%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_trade-openness,
title = {Denmark Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}