Denmark vs Portugal: Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data
Denmark
417,844
in 2025
Portugal
308,538
in 2025
Denmark rank
13th
Portugal rank
16th
Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data over time
- Denmark
- Portugal
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 417,844 against 308,538 in Portugal, a difference of 109,306.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.4 times Portugal's.
Across all 31 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 13th and Portugal ranks 16th of 35 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 153,376 | 104,247 | 49,128 | Denmark |
| 2000s | 209,682 | 155,987 | 53,694 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 272,938 | 184,935 | 88,003 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 371,234 | 255,255 | 115,980 | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data, Denmark or Portugal?
- Denmark, at 417,844 against 308,538 in Portugal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data between Denmark and Portugal?
- 109,306, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Portugal?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2025.
- How do Denmark and Portugal rank globally for government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data?
- Denmark ranks 13th and Portugal ranks 16th 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.