Interest paid on public debt (% of GDP) in Denmark
In 2025, general government gross interest payments as a share of GDP in Denmark was 0.81 %, up from 0.78 % in 2024. This gives Denmark the 20th-highest in the European Union, and the 29th-highest globally (out of 35 economies with available data).
Interest paid on public debt (% of GDP)
Gross interest payments by the general government
Denmark
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About this indicator
This indicator measures gross interest payments by the general government as a percentage of GDP. It shows how much the consolidated public sector pays in interest on its liabilities in a given year, relative to the size of the economy. Amounts are gross: they do not deduct interest received on government financial assets.
The series refers to the general government sector, a consolidation of central, state, and local government, plus social security funds. A higher ratio usually reflects a combination of higher government debt, higher interest rates, or both.
The series refers to the general government sector, a consolidation of central, state, and local government, plus social security funds. A higher ratio usually reflects a combination of higher government debt, higher interest rates, or both.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the OECD Economic Outlook.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.
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