In 2023, public spending on tertiary education in Denmark was at 77.48 % of education spending. The forecast for 2024 sees it unchanged at 77.48%. From there, a declining trend is observed with year-on-year reductions: 2025 (76.64%, -1.08%), 2026 (75.82%, -1.07%), 2027 (75.02%, -1.06%), and 2028 (74.24%, -1.04%). The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years, encompassing both actual and forecasted data, reveals an average annual decline of -1.15% in public spending on tertiary education.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Policy changes that could affect budget allocations, either increasing or decreasing spending.- Economic factors that could impact government revenues and priorities.- Demographic changes that may influence demand for tertiary education.- Innovations and shifts in education delivery models, such as increased online learning, which could affect funding needs.
