Remittance Outflows Statistics in Denmark (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, personal remittances paid in Denmark came to $4.8 billion in 2024. Up from $4.4 billion in 2023 to $4.8 billion in 2024. Denmark ranks #14 of 50 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #29 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $4.8 billion (2024)
- Remittance Outflows in Denmark as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +9.7% (2024)
- Up from $4.4 billion in 2023 to $4.8 billion in 2024.
- CAGR 1992–2024
- +11.2% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $160.5 million in 1992 to $4.8 billion in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1992)
- $160.5 million (1992)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $160.5 million in 1992 to $4.8 billion in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- $4.8 billion (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Denmark.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #14 of 50 (2024)
- Denmark ranks 14 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #29 of 181 (2024)
- Denmark ranks 29 of 181 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- $4.6 billion (2024)
- Denmark ($4.8 billion) is above the average of $4.6 billion across the 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $5.5 billion (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 6.4%); not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 14.2% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Denmark (2024)
- 99.8% (2024)
- 99.8% of the population in Denmark used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6 million (2024)
- Denmark had a population of 6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1992–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.8B | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 4.4B | +14.4% |
| 2022 | 3.9B | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 3.7B | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 3.4B | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 3.4B | −0.9% |
| 2018 | 3.4B | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 3.1B | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 2.9B | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 2.8B | −12.3% |
| 2014 | 3.2B | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 3.1B | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 3B | −5.4% |
| 2011 | 3.1B | +11.1% |
| 2010 | 2.8B | −16.4% |
| 2009 | 3.4B | −15.7% |
| 2008 | 4B | +31.8% |
| 2007 | 3.1B | +72.0% |
| 2006 | 1.8B | +17.4% |
| 2005 | 1.5B | +23.3% |
| 2004 | 1.2B | +19.1% |
| 2003 | 1B | +19.7% |
| 2002 | 860.1M | +15.5% |
| 2001 | 744.8M | +12.5% |
| 2000 | 662M | −4.6% |
| 1999 | 693.8M | +100.3% |
| 1998 | 346.4M | −6.3% |
| 1997 | 369.8M | +27.8% |
| 1996 | 289.4M | +38.4% |
| 1995 | 209.1M | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 199.8M | +25.1% |
| 1993 | 159.7M | −0.5% |
| 1992 | 160.5M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in Denmark?
Personal remittances paid in Denmark stood at $4.8 billion in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the remittance outflows data for Denmark come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT). The latest observation for Denmark is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has remittance outflows in Denmark changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $160.5 million in 1992 to $4.8 billion in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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