Germany current account balance with Denmark
Germany current account balance with Denmark stood at 556.27 EUR million in Aug 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Current account by partner country table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1971 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Current account by partner country table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other EU member states | |||||||||||
| Denmark | 556.27 | 938.27 | 1,071.59 | 753.06 | 1,113.52 | 1,199.45 | 1,112.19 | 738.72 | 749.95 | 868.8 | |
| Hungary | -698.17 | -856.47 | -1,186.25 | -768.89 | -964.73 | -974.08 | -792.2 | -490.23 | -870.14 | -648.49 |
Understanding germany current account balance with Denmark
Capturing every resident-to-resident transaction involving the Danish economy, this metric details the net surplus or deficit generated outside the single currency area. The underlying ledgers involve continuous currency conversions, processing non-euro domestic business receipts into the final unified valuation. Beyond traditional merchandise, the framework comprehensively captures maritime freight services and complex cross-border electricity grid settlements, establishing a distinct profile compared to bordering nations entirely utilizing the common currency.
While the established exchange rate mechanism actively limits extreme valuation swings, seasonal consumption patterns still dictate severe monthly volatility within the unadjusted dataset. The lack of seasonal smoothing means period-on-period analyses are heavily distorted by winter grid demands and summer maritime schedules. Year-on-year evaluations remain the standard for filtering out these predictable calendar distortions. The revision cycle for this specific line item frequently centers on updating provisional maritime transport estimates as final shipping manifest data replaces initial banking settlement proxies.
Frequently asked questions
- Are currency exchange rates a factor in this specific dataset?
- Yes, the underlying bilateral transactions are continuously converted from the partner currency into euros.
- How are cross-border electricity flows measured here?
- They are calculated based on the net transmission and settlement values crossing the grid.
- Does this metric reflect capital account changes?
- No, capital transfers and non-produced asset acquisitions are documented in an entirely separate ledger.