Denmark

Denmark is the 14th largest public donor to the Global Fund. “Denmark is among the first countries to announce our planned contribution to the Global Fund’s Eighth Replenishment, maintaining a strong and sustained investment because investing in health means saving lives,” said Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen. “Denmark stands with the countries and communities most in need of support in the vital fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria – diseases that still claim far too many lives.”

Denmark has announced it will support the Global Fund’s Eighth Replenishment, covering 2026-2028, through a pledge of DKK 375 million. The country pledged DKK 375 million for the Global Fund’s Seventh Replenishment, covering 2023-2025, a 7% increase from its previous pledge for the Sixth Replenishment, covering 2020-2022. In support of the Global Fund's COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM), Denmark pledged DKK 25 million in December 2020. 

Pledges and contributions

Data updated on: 04 February 2026

Pledges and contributions by replenishment

Priority Areas of the Partnership

Denmark’s strategy for development cooperation, “A Changing World – Partnerships in Development”, was presented in 2025. It is based on equal partnerships while more closely aligned with Danish strategic interests, recognizing the ongoing changes and challenges in global affairs. This strategy has been developed based on the United Nations target of allocating 0.7% of GDP as overseas development aid, which Denmark has upheld for more than 45 years. The new strategy places greater emphasis on engaging the private sector, impact, innovation and global reform efforts.

Denmark will remain a strong humanitarian actor, committed to humanitarian principles and delivering effective aid to the most vulnerable. Health is one of the key priorities and the strategy further emphasizes strengthening resilient health systems and supporting global efforts to combat major epidemics, including HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.

The Strategy for the Cooperation Between Denmark and The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) 2024 to 2028 outlines the basis and the priorities for Denmark’s contributions to the Global Fund. It is the central platform for Denmark’s dialogue and partnership with the Global Fund, and it sets up Danish priorities for the Global Fund’s performance within the overall framework established by the Global Fund’s own strategy (2023-2028). The organization strategy also outlines specific results that Denmark will pursue in its continued cooperation with the organization.

Denmark is part of the Global Fund Board’s Point Seven Constituency, composed of Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. The Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations in Geneva manages the relationship with the Global Fund. The Danish Ambassador and Permanent Representative serve as the Alternate Board Member for the constituency.