This index compares EU/EEA/EFTA members for intra-European sourcing decisions. Scores reflect relative risk between member states from a Nordic buyer perspective.
weighted score 1.0 · seven dimensions
Intra-EU/EEA Sourcing Risk
Denmark
Governance, labour enforcement, regulatory gap, transparency, political risk, payment risk and logistics connectivity intelligence for Denmark as an intra-EU/EEA sourcing origin.
Governance & rule of law
1
TI CPI 90/100 (1st globally). 99th percentile on all WGI dimensions. The global gold standard for governance.
Labour standards enforcement
1
All ILO fundamental conventions ratified. 84% collective bargaining coverage. Flexicurity model ensures compliance.
Regulatory enforcement gap
1
Among the best EU transposition records. Active market surveillance including the Smiley food safety scheme.
Supply chain transparency
1
Free CVR register access. Public tax records and beneficial ownership data. Best-in-class transparency.
Political & EU-integration risk
1
EU member since 1973. Defence opt-out removed 2022. No policy divergence risk on commercial matters.
Payment & insolvency risk
1
23-day average B2B payment terms, shortest in Europe. AAA sovereign rating. Excellent payment culture.
Logistics & Nordic connectivity
1
LPI 5th globally. Nordic logistics hub connecting Scandinavia to continental Europe. Home to Maersk.
Governance & Rule of Law
Governance & Rule of Law
- TI CPI 2024
- Denmark scores 90/100 on the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (2024), ranking 1st globally. The least corrupt country in the world.
- World Bank WGI
- Denmark ranks in the 99th percentile for Rule of Law and 99th percentile for Government Effectiveness in World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators.
- Judicial independence
- Fully independent judiciary. Danish courts are efficient and well-resourced. The Danish model of public administration is a global benchmark for governance quality.
- Buyer implication
- The global gold standard for governance. Denmark's institutional quality is the reference point for the entire Intra-EU index.
Labour Standards Enforcement
Labour Standards Enforcement
- ILO conventions
- Denmark has ratified all eight ILO fundamental conventions. The Danish Working Environment Authority (Arbejdstilsynet) conducts systematic workplace inspections.
- Flexicurity model
- Denmark's flexicurity model combines flexible hiring/firing with strong social safety nets and active labour market policies. Approximately 84% collective bargaining coverage.
- Posted workers
- Denmark enforces posted worker rules through the Register of Foreign Service Providers (RUT). Foreign companies must register and comply with Danish collective agreements.
- Buyer implication
- Reference-level labour enforcement. The flexicurity model means Danish suppliers have compliant, flexible workforces without labour standards risk.
Regulatory Enforcement Gap
Regulatory Enforcement Gap
- EU transposition
- Denmark has one of the best records in the EU for timely directive transposition. The Danish government implements EU law efficiently with minimal delays.
- Product safety
- The Danish Safety Technology Authority (Sikkerhedsstyrelsen) actively enforces product safety, electrical safety, and CE marking requirements.
- Environmental compliance
- Denmark is a European leader in environmental regulation. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Miljøstyrelsen) ensures comprehensive enforcement.
- Food safety
- Denmark has one of the world's most rigorous food safety regimes. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) conducts intensive inspections with the Smiley scheme.
Supply Chain Transparency
Supply Chain Transparency
- Beneficial ownership
- The Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen) maintains comprehensive company registers with publicly accessible ownership data and beneficial ownership information.
- Financial reporting
- Annual reports are publicly filed and freely accessible through the CVR register. Listed companies follow IFRS. Strong corporate governance code.
- Tax transparency
- Denmark has comprehensive tax transparency. The Danish tax authority (Skattestyrelsen) maintains public records. Country-by-country reporting for large multinationals.
- Buyer implication
- Best-in-class transparency. The CVR register provides free, instant access to company data, financial statements, and ownership structures.
Political & EU-Integration Risk
Political & EU-Integration Risk
- EU membership
- Denmark has been an EU member since 1973. Full single market access. Denmark has opt-outs on defence, justice, and the euro, but these do not affect trade-relevant acquis.
- Political stability
- Stable parliamentary democracy with a tradition of broad coalition governance. Strong cross-party consensus on EU membership and Western alignment.
- Defence opt-out removed
- Denmark voted to remove its EU defence opt-out in June 2022, deepening European integration. This signals continued commitment to EU cooperation.
- Buyer implication
- No EU-integration risk. Denmark is one of the founding members of European integration. Remaining opt-outs do not affect commercial or regulatory matters.
Payment & Insolvency Risk
Payment & Insolvency Risk
- Payment culture
- According to the Intrum European Payment Report 2024, Denmark has average B2B payment terms of 23 days, the shortest in Europe. Excellent payment discipline.
- Insolvency framework
- Denmark's insolvency framework is efficient and transparent. The Danish Bankruptcy Act provides clear procedures with high recovery rates.
- Credit risk
- Sovereign credit rating AAA (S&P) / Aaa (Moody's). One of the highest-rated sovereigns globally. Danish banking system is well-capitalised under Finanstilsynet oversight.
- Buyer implication
- Minimal payment and insolvency risk. Danish suppliers exhibit the best payment discipline in Europe with the shortest average payment terms.
Logistics & Nordic Connectivity
Logistics & Nordic Connectivity
- LPI ranking
- Denmark ranks 5th globally in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index (LPI 2023). Excellent customs efficiency and infrastructure quality.
- Nordic connectivity
- Denmark is the Nordic logistics hub connecting Scandinavia to continental Europe. The Öresund Bridge links to Sweden; the Great Belt Bridge connects Zealand and Jutland.
- Port infrastructure
- Copenhagen and Aarhus are major container ports. Denmark's Maersk is the world's second-largest container shipping company, headquartered in Copenhagen.
- Lead times to Nordics
- Same-day delivery to southern Sweden. 1-2 day delivery to Norway and Finland. Denmark is the primary land bridge between Scandinavia and continental Europe.