Danish economic growth continues to outperform EU as pharma and maritime thrive

The Danish economy grew 0.6 percent in the second quarter, spurred by gains in the maritime and pharma sectors. GDP continues to be heavily influenced by EU and US growth due to the strong ripple effects of activity in the two sectors. See how Denmark’s largest companies in each compare globally.

View of inner Copenhagen Photo: Melanie Kastner

Aug 20, 2024

Denmark’s GDP grew by 0.6 percent in the second quarter due mainly to economic growth in the medical sector, and dampened by negative growth in the trade and transport sector, according to the latest report by the state statistics authority Danmarks Statistik.Demand increased, driven by a rise in export of 1.8 percent and growth in […]

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