Denmark vs Iceland: Arrears on utility bills

Denmark
2.8%
in 2025
Iceland
3.1%
in 2020
Denmark rank
35th
Iceland rank
34th

Arrears on utility bills over time

  • Denmark
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 3.1% against 2.8% in Denmark, a difference of 0.3%.

That makes Iceland's figure about 1.1 times Denmark's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Iceland ahead.

Denmark ranks 35th and Iceland ranks 34th of 38 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 1 and Iceland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Iceland Difference Ahead
2000s 2.4% 5.2% 2.8% Iceland
2010s 3.6% 6.1% 2.5% Iceland
2020s 4.2% 3.1% 1.1% Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher arrears on utility bills, Denmark or Iceland?
Iceland, at 3.1% against 2.8% in Denmark as of 2020.
What is the difference in arrears on utility bills between Denmark and Iceland?
0.3%, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2020.
How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for arrears on utility bills?
Denmark ranks 35th and Iceland ranks 34th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Arrears on utility bills. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Arrears on utility bills
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 819 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed