How is ODA from Denmark changing over time?

Denmark's total ODA remained stable at approximately US$2.8 billion from 2020-2022, though the ODA/GNI ratio dipped to 0.67% in 2022, falling below the 0.7% commitment. From 2023-2024, Denmark increased total ODA to US$3.1 billion and US$3.2 billion respectively, restoring the ODA/GNI ratio to approximately 0.7%.

Under the current Social Democratic-led coalition government, Denmark has largely maintained its prioritization of ODA. Despite broader fiscal pressures and competing domestic priorities, the government has continued to uphold the 0.7% of GNI commitment to ODA, reflecting a long-standing cross-party consensus. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen has been the biggest defender within the current government. Rather than cutting overall ODA levels, Denmark has focused on reorienting spending toward strategic priorities such as climate action, fragile contexts, support to Ukraine, and migration-related initiatives. In 2025-2026, Denmark is expected to maintain this approach.