Drought impact area on ecosystems in Denmark
Denmark: Drought impact area on ecosystems was 3,104 Square kilometre in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Denmark, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for drought impact area on ecosystems in Denmark is 3,104 Square kilometre, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 580.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drought impact area on ecosystems in Denmark peaked at 3,107 Square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 428 Square kilometre, in 2009.
Denmark ranks 25th of 46 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 428 Square kilometre | — |
| 2010 | 432 Square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 444 Square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 443 Square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 470 Square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 456 Square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 449 Square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 467 Square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 469 Square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 2,895 Square kilometre | +517.3% |
| 2019 | 2,863 Square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 2,896 Square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 2,891 Square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 2,964 Square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 3,107 Square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2024 | 3,104 Square kilometre | -0.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 3,104 Square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,625 Square kilometre, 86% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 3,104 Square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,714 Square kilometre, 84% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Drought impact area on ecosystems in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +517.3% | 469 Square kilometre | 2,895 Square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 428 Square kilometre | 428 Square kilometre | 428 Square kilometre | 1 |
| 2010s | 938.8 Square kilometre | 432 Square kilometre | 2,895 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,992 Square kilometre | 2,891 Square kilometre | 3,107 Square kilometre | 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 drought impact area on ecosystems in Denmark?
- Drought impact area on ecosystems in Denmark was 3,104 Square kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 3,107 Square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 428 Square kilometre in 2009.
- How does Denmark rank for drought impact area on ecosystems?
- Denmark ranks 25th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is drought impact area on ecosystems rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 580.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Drought impact area on ecosystems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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