Denmark Credit Rating

Current Denmark credit ratings, according to the main rating agencies, provide a snapshot of the country’s creditworthiness and financial stability. These ratings are critical for understanding how international and domestic investors perceive Denmark ability to honor its financial commitments.

The ratings are determined by comprehensive evaluations conducted by major credit rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Moody's, and Fitch Ratings. Each of these agencies uses a distinct rating scale and methodology to assess the economic and financial health of Denmark, taking into account various factors such as economic performance, fiscal policies, political stability, and debt levels.

The table below shows the current Denmark credit ratings, according to the main rating agencies.

Swipe left to see all data
Rating Agency Rating Outlook Last Update Action
Standard & Poor's AAA - 27 Feb 2001 rating upgrade
Moody's Investors Service Aaa - 23 Aug 1999 rating upgrade
Fitch Ratings AAA - 10 Nov 2003 rating upgrade
DBRS AAA - 20 Sep 2012

Denmark: Long-term Rating Scales Comparison

Denmark long-term credit ratings, as assigned by major rating agencies, offer a comparative insight into the country's creditworthiness over an extended period. Each rating agency uses its own scale to evaluate the credit risk associated with Denmark sovereign debt. These scales help investors understand the likelihood that Denmark will meet its financial obligations.

Symbol means a positive outlook assigned by the rating agency.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
Swipe left to see all data
Grade Description S&P Moody's Fitch DBRS
Investment
Grade
Prime
AAA
Aaa
AAA
AAA
High Medium Grade
AA+
Aa1
AA+
AA(high)
AA
Aa2
AA
AA
AA-
Aa3
AA-
AA(low)
Upper Medium Grade
A+
A1
A+
A(high)
A
A2
A
A
A-
A3
A-
A(low)
Lower Medium Grade
BBB+
Baa1
BBB+
BBB(high)
BBB
Baa2
BBB
BBB
BBB-
Baa3
BBB-
BBB(low)
Speculative
Grade
Speculative
BB+
Ba1
BB+
BB(high)
BB
Ba2
BB
BB
BB-
Ba3
BB-
BB(low)
Highly Speculative
B+
B1
B+
B(high)
B
B2
B
B
B-
B3
B-
B(low)
Substantial Risk
CCC+
Caa1
CCC+
CCC(high)
CCC
Caa2
CCC
CCC
CCC-
Caa3
CCC-
CCC(low)
Extremely Speculative
CC
Ca
CC
CC
C
C
C
C
In Default
RD
/
RD
RD
SD
/
SD
SD
D•NR
D•NR
D•NR
D•NR
The first official book of
Build wealth
with Lazy Portfolios and Passive Investing
Set your goal
Use top metrics to evaluate
Choose Bond ETFs to control risk
Join the passive investing strategy
Exclusive new asset allocations in EUR and USD

Denmark Credit Ratings historical data

Timetable of Denmark credit ratings by S&P, Moody's, Fitch and DBRS agencies.
Symbol means a positive outlook assigned by the rating agency.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
Swipe left to see all data
Date S&P Moody's Fitch DBRS
20 Sep 2012 AAA
10 Nov 2003 AAA
27 Feb 2001 AAA
29 Sep 2000 AA+
21 Sep 2000 AA+
23 Aug 1999 Aaa
10 Feb 1999 Aa1
13 May 1998 AA+
10 Aug 1994 AA+
8 Oct 1991 AA+
1 May 1990 AA
16 Mar 1987 AA
15 Aug 1986 Aa1
6 Jan 1983 AA+
1 Mar 1981 AAA
6 Sep 1967 Aa
The first official book of
Build wealth
with Lazy Portfolios and Passive Investing