Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) in Denmark
Denmark: Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) was 286.58 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023. ▲ Rising
Capital and total current expenditure on education in Denmark, 2016–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollars, PPP converted.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 286.58 US dollars, PPP converted for capital and total current expenditure on education in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 67.6% over ten years.
That places Denmark 11th out of 23 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | US dollars, PPP converted | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 170.96 US dollars, PPP converted | — |
| 2017 | 181.95 US dollars, PPP converted | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 221.44 US dollars, PPP converted | +21.7% |
| 2019 | 242.61 US dollars, PPP converted | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 262.19 US dollars, PPP converted | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 342.38 US dollars, PPP converted | +30.6% |
| 2022 | 297.85 US dollars, PPP converted | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 286.58 US dollars, PPP converted | -3.8% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 286.58 US dollars, PPP converted is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 223.3 US dollars, PPP converted, 1.3× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 286.58 US dollars, PPP converted is above the median for high income countries, which is 256.18 US dollars, PPP converted, 1.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 204.24 US dollars, PPP converted | 170.96 US dollars, PPP converted | 242.61 US dollars, PPP converted | 4 |
| 2020s | 297.25 US dollars, PPP converted | 262.19 US dollars, PPP converted | 342.38 US dollars, PPP converted | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 8 Israel 404.36 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 9 Austria 389.41 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 10 Finland 319.22 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 12 Czechia 256.18 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 13 Chile 233.37 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 14 United Kingdom 190.42 US dollars, PPP converted compare
More education data for Denmark
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.21 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.11 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital and total current expenditure on education in Denmark?
- Capital and total current expenditure on education in Denmark was 286.58 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest capital and total current expenditure on education recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 342.38 US dollars, PPP converted in 2021.
- What is the lowest capital and total current expenditure on education recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 170.96 US dollars, PPP converted in 2016.
- How does Denmark rank for capital and total current expenditure on education?
- Denmark ranks 11th out of 23 countries with data for 2023.
- Is capital and total current expenditure on education rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on capital and current expenditure on education. The default table displays data in 2020 constant USD PPP, for the combined primary to tertiary levels of education, and for both public and private educational institutions combined. This can be changed to display data by: level of education, type of educational institution, local currency/USD PPP, and current/constant prices. Please note that the filters are inter related, meaning that selection in one category may impact the possibility to select options in another category. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on 29 September 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page.