Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Denmark in 2024 — 33.36%. Ranked 3 in the world out of 89. Since 1972, the indicator has risen by 4.35 pp.
1972–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Denmark
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.36 | +1.39 pp |
| 2023 | 31.97 | +1.24 pp |
| 2022 | 30.73 | −4.43 pp |
| 2021 | 35.16 | +0.69 pp |
| 2020 | 34.47 | −0.51 pp |
| 2019 | 34.98 | +2.59 pp |
| 2018 | 32.38 | −0.9 pp |
| 2017 | 33.28 | −0.21 pp |
| 2016 | 33.49 | −0.67 pp |
| 2015 | 34.16 | −2.43 pp |
| 2014 | 36.59 | +2.79 pp |
| 2013 | 33.8 | +0.28 pp |
| 2012 | 33.51 | +0.71 pp |
| 2011 | 32.81 | +0.05 pp |
| 2010 | 32.76 | −0.21 pp |
| 2009 | 32.98 | −0.45 pp |
| 2008 | 33.42 | −1.72 pp |
| 2007 | 35.14 | +3.25 pp |
| 2006 | 31.89 | −1.1 pp |
| 2005 | 32.99 | +1.75 pp |
| 2004 | 31.24 | +0.96 pp |
| 2003 | 30.27 | +0.08 pp |
| 2002 | 30.19 | +0 pp |
| 2001 | 30.19 | −1.31 pp |
| 2000 | 31.5 | −0.59 pp |
| 1999 | 32.09 | −0.12 pp |
| 1998 | 32.21 | +0.38 pp |
| 1997 | 31.82 | −0.21 pp |
| 1996 | 32.03 | +0.29 pp |
| 1995 | 31.74 | +0.15 pp |
| 1994 | 31.59 | +0.72 pp |
| 1993 | 30.87 | +1.39 pp |
| 1992 | 29.48 | +0.34 pp |
| 1991 | 29.14 | −0.59 pp |
| 1990 | 29.73 | −1.69 pp |
| 1989 | 31.42 | −1.03 pp |
| 1988 | 32.45 | +0.16 pp |
| 1987 | 32.29 | −0.58 pp |
| 1986 | 32.87 | +2.26 pp |
| 1985 | 30.6 | +1.48 pp |
| 1984 | 29.13 | +1.18 pp |
| 1983 | 27.95 | +0.7 pp |
| 1982 | 27.25 | −0.99 pp |
| 1981 | 28.24 | −0.41 pp |
| 1980 | 28.65 | +0.06 pp |
| 1979 | 28.59 | +0.44 pp |
| 1978 | 28.16 | +1.05 pp |
| 1977 | 27.11 | +0.58 pp |
| 1976 | 26.53 | −0.23 pp |
| 1975 | 26.76 | −2.38 pp |
| 1974 | 29.14 | +0.2 pp |
| 1973 | 28.93 | −0.08 pp |
| 1972 | 29.01 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
Central government tax revenue as a percent of GDP, excluding compulsory social contributions and revenue from fines and penalties. A level of 15% of GDP is considered the minimum threshold at which a state is able to provide basic services and infrastructure.
Important: Only the central budget is counted — in federal states the overall tax burden is substantially higher.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
How much the state collects in a year — all revenue except foreign grants.
Public Finance Government expenseHow much the state spends in a year — including wages, pensions, benefits and interest on debt.
Economy Government consumption (% of GDP)The share of GDP taken by government final consumption spending.
Public Finance Government debtGross general government debt as a percent of GDP.
