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The statistics provide a yearly overview of arrears to general government and it provides information about public arrears divided based on creditor and type. Both the total and the individual arrears are of public interest as they influence the government cash flow.
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.