Country Profile

Capital Copenhagen
Population 6.0M
GDP $424.5B (2024)
GDP per Capita $71,026
Income Level High Income
Currency Danish krone (DKK kr)
Language Danish
Timezone UTC-04:00
Region Europe · Northern Europe

Trade Partners

Denmark Exports To

  • Germany 13.0%
  • USA 10.0%
  • Sweden 9.0%
  • Netherlands 7.0%
  • China 5.0%

Key exports: packaged medicine, fish, vaccines, refined petroleum, pork (2023)

Denmark Imports From

  • Germany 18.0%
  • Sweden 11.0%
  • Norway 10.0%
  • Netherlands 9.0%
  • China 7.0%

Key imports: natural gas, cars, garments, packaged medicine, refined petroleum (2023)

Economic Overview

high-income, EU-member, trade-oriented Nordic economy; growth driven by pharmaceuticals, energy, and services; large share of employment in public sector; fixed exchange rate pegged to euro; strong fiscal position and declining public debt; tight labor market mitigated by migrant workers and higher retirement age

Government: parliamentary constitutional monarchy

UK Trade Status

FTA in Force

The UK has a free trade agreement with Denmark, providing preferential market access for UK exporters.

Geographic Region

Trading Bloc Memberships

Denmark is a member of the following trade agreements and economic blocs.

Export Guidance

Relevant guidance for exporting to Denmark.

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Official Resources

Government export support for Denmark.