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What interest rate do Danes expect on their savings?

Expectations survey, October 2026 figures.

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In the monthly expectations survey published on 13 November 2026 with figures for October 2026, the median Dane expected their bank to offer 1 % interest on savings equal to one month of income. The median has stayed at 1 % since 2025. Since 2024 the gap between the upper and lower quartiles has been 1.5 to 2.1 percentage points, so answers vary a lot. People aged 18–39 have expected slightly higher rates, between 1 and 2 % over the past two years, while people aged 40–59 and over 60 expect lower and more stable rates.

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Why

  1. Banks set their own deposit rates.
  2. Expectations are well below the central bank rate of 2.10 %.
  3. Young people expect slightly higher rates.

Details

The survey has been run every month since October 2024, and higher expectations may reflect special accounts for some customers, rates linked to mortgage customers or higher rates on locked-in savings.

Tip

Compare the rate on a normal savings account with locked-in savings at your own bank before you choose.

What may differ

The figures show expectations, not the actual rates banks pay, and they are updated every month.

Common misconception

The survey is the central bank's own forecast for savings rates.

What actually happens

It shows what people expect, not a forecast by Danmarks Nationalbank.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Payment rules, limits and fees change, so check the official sources or your bank before you pay.

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