Denmark vs Germany: Total gov expenditure percapita oecd

Denmark
38,309
in 2024
Germany
36,555
in 2024
Denmark rank
6th
Germany rank
9th

Total gov expenditure percapita oecd over time

  • Denmark
  • Germany
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 38,309 against 36,555 in Germany, a difference of 1,754.

Across all 18 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 6th and Germany ranks 9th of 43 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 21,010 17,384 3,626 Denmark
2010s 26,863 22,308 4,555 Denmark
2020s 35,663 33,612 2,051 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total gov expenditure percapita oecd, Denmark or Germany?
Denmark, at 38,309 against 36,555 in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in total gov expenditure percapita oecd between Denmark and Germany?
1,754, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Germany?
18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
How do Denmark and Germany rank globally for total gov expenditure percapita oecd?
Denmark ranks 6th and Germany ranks 9th of 43 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Total gov expenditure percapita oecd. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Total gov expenditure percapita oecd
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
43 places, 757 data points, 2007–2024
Last refreshed