Statistical presentation

Data description

Arrears effect the public liquidity and, if they are not collected, also the surplus/deficit. The statistics shows the development in all arrears to general government divided upon creditor and type of arrear. The statistics are divided after nominal value and market value (the nominal value multiplied with the estimated possibility that the debt can be collected) as well as type of debt and collection interest.

Classification system

Public arrears are divided in tax arrears and other public arrears (creditor). These categories (type of arrear) are further sub-divided. There is no international classification on the topic.

Sector coverage

Individuals and companies.

Statistical concepts and definitions

Arrears: Are public debt that haven't been paid on time.

Statistical unit

Individuals or companies for who an arrear is reported.

Statistical population

Al debt from individuals and companies to the public sector that has become arrears, i.e. not paid in on time.

Reference area

Denmark

Time coverage

These statistics cover the time period from 2013 and onwards.

Base period

Not relevant for this statistics.

Unit of measure

Mio. DKK.

Reference period

Calendar year.

Frequency of dissemination

Annual.

Legal acts and other agreements

The act on Statistics Denmark § 8. The statistics in not based on EU-regulation.

Cost and burden

There is no direct response burden since the data are collected for other uses.

Comment

Further information can be found at the subject page for these statistics or by contacting Statistics Denmark directly.