Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Denmark
Denmark: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average was 6.43 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Denmark, 1987–2026
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Denmark is 6.43, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Denmark peaked at 8.32 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 5.09, in 2008.
Denmark ranks 135th of 195 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 6.85 | — |
| 1988 | 6.74 | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 7.31 | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 6.19 | -15.4% |
| 1991 | 6.4 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 6.04 | -5.5% |
| 1993 | 6.49 | +7.4% |
| 1994 | 6.35 | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 5.6 | -11.8% |
| 1996 | 5.8 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 6.6 | +13.9% |
| 1998 | 6.7 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 6.98 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 8.09 | +15.9% |
| 2001 | 8.32 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 7.88 | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 6.58 | -16.6% |
| 2004 | 5.99 | -9.0% |
| 2005 | 6 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 5.94 | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 5.44 | -8.4% |
| 2008 | 5.09 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 5.36 | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 5.62 | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 5.36 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 5.79 | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 5.62 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 5.62 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 6.72 | +19.6% |
| 2016 | 6.73 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 6.6 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 6.31 | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 6.67 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 6.54 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 6.29 | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 7.07 | +12.5% |
| 2023 | 6.89 | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 6.9 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 6.62 | -4.0% |
| 2026 | 6.43 | -2.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 6.43 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.1, 1.6× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 6.43 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.49, 68% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.97 | 6.74 | 7.31 | 3 |
| 1990s | 6.32 | 5.6 | 6.98 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.47 | 5.09 | 8.32 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.1 | 5.36 | 6.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.68 | 6.29 | 7.07 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Denmark?
- Official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Denmark was 6.43 in 2026, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
- What is the highest official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 8.32 in 2001.
- What is the lowest official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.09 in 2008.
- How does Denmark rank for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Denmark ranks 135th out of 195 countries with data for 2026.
- Is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as part of Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).