Denmark vs Iceland: Total gov expenditure percapita oecd

Denmark
38,309
in 2024
Iceland
39,385
in 2024
Denmark rank
6th
Iceland rank
5th

Total gov expenditure percapita oecd over time

  • Denmark
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 39,385 against 38,309 in Denmark, a difference of 1,076.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 6th and Iceland ranks 5th of 43 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Iceland Difference Ahead
2000s 21,010 22,923 1,913 Iceland
2010s 26,863 22,848 4,014 Denmark
2020s 35,663 34,914 749.12 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total gov expenditure percapita oecd, Denmark or Iceland?
Iceland, at 39,385 against 38,309 in Denmark as of 2024.
What is the difference in total gov expenditure percapita oecd between Denmark and Iceland?
1,076, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for total gov expenditure percapita oecd?
Denmark ranks 6th and Iceland ranks 5th 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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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