Denmark vs Ireland: Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data
Denmark
417,844
in 2025
Ireland
602,441
in 2025
Denmark rank
13th
Ireland rank
10th
Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data over time
- Denmark
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 602,441 against 417,844 in Denmark, a difference of 184,597.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.4 times Denmark's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 31 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Denmark ahead.
Denmark ranks 13th and Ireland ranks 10th of 35 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 3 and Ireland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 153,376 | 71,812 | 81,564 | Denmark |
| 2000s | 209,682 | 157,678 | 52,004 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 272,938 | 245,446 | 27,492 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 371,234 | 506,265 | 135,031 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data, Denmark or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 602,441 against 417,844 in Denmark as of 2025.
- What is the difference in government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data between Denmark and Ireland?
- 184,597, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2025.
- How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data?
- Denmark ranks 13th and Ireland ranks 10th of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.