Irrigable and irrigated area in Denmark
Denmark: Irrigable and irrigated area was 334,160 Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
334,160 Hectare
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
15th
of 39 countries
All-time high
490,310 Hectare
in 2010
All-time low
217,770 Hectare
in 2016
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Irrigable and irrigated area in Denmark, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 334,160 Hectare for irrigable and irrigated area in 2023.
The figure is up 9.2% on the previous year and down 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, irrigable and irrigated area in Denmark peaked at 490,310 Hectare in 2010 and was at its lowest, 217,770 Hectare, in 2016.
Denmark ranks 15th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Irrigable and irrigated area in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 448,950 Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 435,350 Hectare | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 490,310 Hectare | +12.6% |
| 2013 | 438,980 Hectare | -10.5% |
| 2016 | 217,770 Hectare | -50.4% |
| 2020 | 306,090 Hectare | +40.6% |
| 2023 | 334,160 Hectare | +9.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 334,160 Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 119,960 Hectare, 2.8× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 334,160 Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 94,400 Hectare, 3.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 442,150 Hectare | 435,350 Hectare | 448,950 Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 382,353 Hectare | 217,770 Hectare | 490,310 Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 320,125 Hectare | 306,090 Hectare | 334,160 Hectare | 2 |
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 irrigable and irrigated area in Denmark?
- Irrigable and irrigated area in Denmark was 334,160 Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 490,310 Hectare in 2010.
- What is the lowest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 217,770 Hectare in 2016.
- How does Denmark rank for irrigable and irrigated area?
- Denmark ranks 15th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is irrigable and irrigated area rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Irrigable and irrigated area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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