http://www.tradingeconomics.com/RSS Feed60http://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/current-account-to-gdpDenmark reported a Current Account surplus of 6.5 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Denmark Current Account to GDP averaged 0.4500 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.5000 Percent in December of 2010 and a record low of -6.0000 Percent in December of 1986. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:25:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/interest-rateThe benchmark interest rate in Denmark was last reported at 0.60 percent. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, Denmark Interest Rate averaged 3.9200 Percent reaching an all time high of 15.0000 Percent in November of 1992 and a record low of 0.6000 Percent in May of 2012. In Denmark, interest rates decisions are taken by the Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Denmark (Danmarks Nationalbank). The main interest rate is the lending rate. The Danish central bank follows the path set by the ECB and the lending rate will be raised or lowered when the ECB changes the refinance rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Interest Rate.Danish Central BankFri, 25 May 2012 15:12:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/consumer-confidenceIn Denmark, consumer confidence declined to -0.4 in May of 2012 from 0.6 in April of 2012. Historically, from 1974 until 2012, Denmark Consumer Confidence averaged -0.7000 reaching an all time high of 15.5000 in January of 2006 and a record low of -22.0000 in December of 1988. In Denmark, the consumer confidence indicator analyzes the consumer climate through questions about the economic situation as perceived by consumers at a given time concerning both the general economic situation in Denmark and the financial situation of the family. At present an omnibus survey consists of a sample of about 1,500 persons, drawn from a population of persons aged 16-74 years residing in Denmark. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Consumer Confidence.Statistics DenmarkFri, 25 May 2012 13:21:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/business-confidenceIn Denmark, business confidence improved to 4 in April of 2012 from 2 in March of 2012. Historically, from 2005 until 2012, Denmark Business Confidence averaged -0.0700 reaching an all time high of 14.0000 in September of 2006 and a record low of -35.0000 in April of 2009. In Denmark, the Denmark Statistics tendency survey provides information on the current situation as well as expectations for the coming three months for the manufacturing industries. The most important variables used in the business confidence survey are production, employment, new orders, sales prices, investment plans and limits to production. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Business Confidence.Statistics DenmarkFri, 25 May 2012 13:06:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Denmark was recorded at 2.30 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1981 until 2012, Denmark Inflation Rate averaged 3.3500 Percent reaching an all time high of 13.0000 Percent in June of 1981 and a record low of 0.7000 Percent in March of 2004. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Inflation Rate.Statistics Denmark Thu, 10 May 2012 12:04:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/government-debt-to-gdpDenmark recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 46.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1999 until 2011, Denmark Government Debt To GDP averaged 43.2800 Percent reaching an all time high of 58.1000 Percent in December of 1999 and a record low of 27.5000 Percent in December of 2007. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Government Debt To GDP.EurostatFri, 04 May 2012 14:24:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/government-budgetDenmark reported a Government Budget deficit equal to 1.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1995 until 2011, Denmark Government Budget averaged 0.8000 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 5.2000 Percent of GDP in December of 2006 and a record low of -2.9000 Percent of GDP in December of 1995. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Government Budget.EurostatFri, 04 May 2012 14:23:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/unemployment-rateThe unemployment rate in Denmark was last reported at 4.2 percent in February of 2012. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Denmark Unemployment Rate averaged 4.4500 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.2000 Percent in November of 1996 and a record low of 1.7000 Percent in May of 2008. The unemployment rate can be defined as the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Unemployment Rate.Statistics Denmark Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:33:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/retail-salesRetail Sales in Denmark decreased 0.10 percent in February of 2012 over the previous month. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Denmark Retail Sales averaged 0.1000 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.7000 Percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -9.4000 Percent in April of 2010. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Retail Sales.Statistics DenmarkThu, 12 Apr 2012 18:27:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in Denmark increased 5.20 percent in February of 2012. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Denmark Industrial Production averaged -0.4000 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.2000 Percent in September of 2010 and a record low of -20.2000 Percent in April of 2009. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Industrial Production.Statistics Denmark Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:22:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Denmark expanded 0.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the same quarter of the previous year. Historically, from 1991 until 2011, Denmark GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 1.6200 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.4900 Percent in June of 1994 and a record low of -7.2900 Percent in June of 2009. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark GDP Annual Growth Rate.Denmark StatisticsThu, 12 Apr 2012 18:18:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Denmark contracted 0.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the previous quarter. Historically, from 1991 until 2011, Denmark GDP Growth Rate averaged 0.4000 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.5700 Percent in June of 2005 and a record low of -2.5900 Percent in December of 2008. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. With very few natural resources, Denmark industrialized market economy depends on imported raw materials and foreign trade. Within the European Union, Denmark advocates a liberal trade policy. Its standard of living is among the highest in the world. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark GDP Growth Rate.Statistics Denmark Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:17:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/current-accountDenmark reported a current account surplus equivalent to 8022 Million DKK in February of 2012. Historically, from 2005 until 2012, Denmark Current Account averaged 5517.7600 Million DKK reaching an all time high of 12640.0000 Million DKK in August of 2011 and a record low of -5420.0000 Million DKK in March of 2008. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Current Account.Statistics DenmarkThu, 12 Apr 2012 18:08:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/balance-of-tradeDenmark reported a trade surplus equivalent to 6.9 Billion DKK in February of 2012. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Denmark Balance of Trade averaged 4043.4900 Million DKK reaching an all time high of 10012.0000 Million DKK in March of 2010 and a record low of -1657.8000 Million DKK in January of 2009. Danish economy depends heavily on foreign trade. Denmark is self-sufficient in energy producing oil, natural gas, wind and bioenergy. Its principal exports are machinery, instruments and food products. Denmark imports mainly machinery and equipment, raw materials and semi manufactures for industry, chemicals, grain, foodstuffs and consumer goods. Trade with other EU countries accounts for almost 69% of its exports and 74% of its imports. Germany is Denmark’s most important trading partner. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Balance of Trade.Statistics Denmark Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:04:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/importsDenmark imports were worth 44.4 Billion DKK in February of 2012. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Denmark Imports averaged 34921.8000 Million DKK reaching an all time high of 50363.2000 Million DKK in October of 2008 and a record low of 21723.8000 Million DKK in July of 1997. Denmark imports mainly machinery and equipment, raw materials and semi manufactures for industry, chemicals, grain and foodstuffs and consumer goods. Danish major imports partners are Germany, Sweden, Netherlands U.K .and China. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Imports.Statistics Denmark Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/exportsDenmark exports were worth 51.3 Billion DKK in February of 2012. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Denmark Exports averaged 38965.3000 Billion DKK reaching an all time high of 55777.3000 Billion DKK in March of 2011 and a record low of 23762.6000 Billion DKK in May of 1998. The Danish economy depends heavily on foreign trade. Denmark is self-sufficient in energy producing: oil, natural gas, wind and bioenergy. Its principal exports are machinery, instruments and food products. Trade with other EU countries accounts for almost 70% of Danish exports. Germany is Denmark’s most important trading partner. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Exports.Statistics Denmark Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:59:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/retail-sales-annualRetail Sales in Denmark decreased 2.60 percent in January of 2012 over the same month in the previous year. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Denmark Annual Retail Sales averaged 1.3500 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.7000 Percent in September of 2005 and a record low of -11.8000 Percent in February of 2009. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Annual Retail Sales.Statistics DenmarkThu, 01 Mar 2012 16:35:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/gdp-per-capitaThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in Denmark was last reported at 30782.26 US dollars in 2010, according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita in Denmark is equivalent to 249 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Denmark GDP per capita averaged 22363.2700 USD reaching an all time high of 32767.4400 USD in December of 2007 and a record low of 11387.2000 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark GDP per capita.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/gdp-per-capita-pppThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in Denmark was last reported at 39489.15 US dollars in 2010, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP), according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita, in Denmark, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 180 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Denmark GDP per capita PPP averaged 23917.0900 USD reaching an all time high of 39489.1500 USD in December of 2010 and a record low of 9976.9400 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark GDP per capita PPP.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:02:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/population Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Denmark Population averaged 5.1200 Million reaching an all time high of 5.5600 Million in December of 2010 and a record low of 4.5800 Million in December of 1960. The total population in Denmark was last reported at 5.6 million people in 2010 from 4.6 million in 1960, changing 21 percent during the last 50 years. Denmark has 0.08 percent of the world´s total population which means that one person in every 1241 people on the planet is a resident of Denmark. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark's Total Population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Population.World BankFri, 28 Oct 2011 13:56:00 GMT