Apple production in Denmark
Denmark: Apple production was 18,510 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
18,510 tonnes
Change on year
up 41.6%
World rank
73rd
of 97 countries
All-time high
129,643 tonnes
in 1977
All-time low
13,070 tonnes
in 2023
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Apple production in Denmark, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, apple production in Denmark stood at 18,510 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 41.6% on the previous year and down 47.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, apple production in Denmark peaked at 129,643 tonnes in 1977 and was at its lowest, 13,070 tonnes, in 2023.
Denmark ranks 73rd of 97 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Apple production in Denmark, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 113,295 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 108,295 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1963 | 119,798 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1964 | 122,615 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 125,400 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 111,893 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 1967 | 122,336 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1968 | 122,416 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 125,816 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1970 | 120,625 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1971 | 115,457 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1972 | 93,334 tonnes | -19.2% |
| 1973 | 116,332 tonnes | +24.6% |
| 1974 | 104,134 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1975 | 128,328 tonnes | +23.2% |
| 1976 | 102,767 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 1977 | 129,643 tonnes | +26.2% |
| 1978 | 120,000 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1979 | 125,000 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 115,000 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1981 | 43,296 tonnes | -62.4% |
| 1982 | 59,462 tonnes | +37.3% |
| 1983 | 47,159 tonnes | -20.7% |
| 1984 | 54,376 tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1985 | 45,105 tonnes | -17.0% |
| 1986 | 40,201 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 1987 | 26,492 tonnes | -34.1% |
| 1988 | 45,000 tonnes | +69.9% |
| 1989 | 52,000 tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1990 | 70,000 tonnes | +34.6% |
| 1991 | 55,000 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 1992 | 83,000 tonnes | +50.9% |
| 1993 | 80,000 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 37,500 tonnes | -53.1% |
| 1995 | 30,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1996 | 18,000 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 1997 | 33,000 tonnes | +83.3% |
| 1998 | 29,000 tonnes | -12.1% |
| 1999 | 32,000 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2000 | 25,000 tonnes | -21.9% |
| 2001 | 20,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2002 | 18,800 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 32,100 tonnes | +70.7% |
| 2004 | 35,307 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 35,307 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 31,779 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2007 | 32,000 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 28,958 tonnes | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 27,513 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 24,190 tonnes | -12.1% |
| 2011 | 25,735 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 18,731 tonnes | -27.2% |
| 2013 | 31,184 tonnes | +66.5% |
| 2014 | 35,371 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 2015 | 35,647 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 36,470 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 20,496 tonnes | -43.8% |
| 2018 | 32,650 tonnes | +59.3% |
| 2019 | 25,210 tonnes | -22.8% |
| 2020 | 40,020 tonnes | +58.7% |
| 2021 | 30,560 tonnes | -23.6% |
| 2022 | 21,940 tonnes | -28.2% |
| 2023 | 13,070 tonnes | -40.4% |
| 2024 | 18,510 tonnes | +41.6% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 18,510 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 184,780 tonnes, 10% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 18,510 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 175,560 tonnes, 11% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 119,096 tonnes | 108,295 tonnes | 125,816 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 115,562 tonnes | 93,334 tonnes | 129,643 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 52,809 tonnes | 26,492 tonnes | 115,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 46,750 tonnes | 18,000 tonnes | 83,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 28,676 tonnes | 18,800 tonnes | 35,307 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 28,568 tonnes | 18,731 tonnes | 36,470 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,820 tonnes | 13,070 tonnes | 40,020 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is apple production in Denmark?
- Apple production in Denmark was 18,510 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest apple production recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 129,643 tonnes in 1977.
- What is the lowest apple production recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,070 tonnes in 2023.
- How does Denmark rank for apple production?
- Denmark ranks 73rd out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is apple production rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Apple production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Apple production is measured in tonnes.