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.
| 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 negative outlook.
| 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
|
||
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Denmark Credit Ratings historical data
Symbol means a positive outlook assigned by the rating agency.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
| 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 |
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