Wheat production in Denmark
Denmark: Wheat production was 3.35 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.35 million
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
31st
of 126 countries
All-time high
5.94 million
in 2009
All-time low
400,474
in 1966
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Wheat production in Denmark, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, wheat production in Denmark stood at 3.35 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.9% on the previous year and down 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat production in Denmark peaked at 5.94 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 400,474, in 1966.
That places Denmark 31st out of 126 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wheat production in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 434,057 | — |
| 1962 | 643,992 | +48.4% |
| 1963 | 494,060 | -23.3% |
| 1964 | 541,454 | +9.6% |
| 1965 | 563,769 | +4.1% |
| 1966 | 400,474 | -29.0% |
| 1967 | 420,312 | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 464,851 | +10.6% |
| 1969 | 428,455 | -7.8% |
| 1970 | 512,491 | +19.6% |
| 1971 | 585,206 | +14.2% |
| 1972 | 592,215 | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 542,247 | -8.4% |
| 1974 | 591,572 | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 519,381 | -12.2% |
| 1976 | 592,557 | +14.1% |
| 1977 | 605,645 | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 642,428 | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 589,886 | -8.2% |
| 1980 | 652,372 | +10.6% |
| 1981 | 834,765 | +28.0% |
| 1982 | 1.21 million | +44.6% |
| 1983 | 1.55 million | +28.2% |
| 1984 | 2.45 million | +58.0% |
| 1985 | 1.97 million | -19.4% |
| 1986 | 2.18 million | +10.4% |
| 1987 | 2.28 million | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 2.08 million | -8.9% |
| 1989 | 3.22 million | +55.0% |
| 1990 | 3.95 million | +22.6% |
| 1991 | 3.67 million | -7.2% |
| 1992 | 3.58 million | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 4.33 million | +21.0% |
| 1994 | 3.73 million | -14.0% |
| 1995 | 4.60 million | +23.4% |
| 1996 | 4.76 million | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 4.96 million | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 4.93 million | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 4.47 million | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 4.69 million | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 4.66 million | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 4.06 million | -13.0% |
| 2003 | 4.70 million | +15.9% |
| 2004 | 4.76 million | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 4.89 million | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 4.80 million | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 4.52 million | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 5.02 million | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 5.94 million | +18.4% |
| 2010 | 5.06 million | -14.8% |
| 2011 | 4.83 million | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 4.53 million | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 4.15 million | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 5.15 million | +24.3% |
| 2015 | 5.03 million | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 4.20 million | -16.5% |
| 2017 | 4.83 million | +15.1% |
| 2018 | 2.62 million | -45.7% |
| 2019 | 4.64 million | +76.9% |
| 2020 | 4.07 million | -12.3% |
| 2021 | 4.05 million | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 4.17 million | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 3.56 million | -14.6% |
| 2024 | 3.35 million | -5.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 3.35 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.14 million, 2.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 3.35 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.58 million, 2.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 487,936 | 400,474 | 643,992 | 9 |
| 1970s | 577,363 | 512,491 | 642,428 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.84 million | 652,372 | 3.22 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.30 million | 3.58 million | 4.96 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.80 million | 4.06 million | 5.94 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.50 million | 2.62 million | 5.15 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.84 million | 3.35 million | 4.17 million | 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 wheat production in Denmark?
- Wheat production in Denmark was 3.35 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wheat production recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 5.94 million in 2009.
- What is the lowest wheat production recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 400,474 in 1966.
- How does Denmark rank for wheat production?
- Denmark ranks 31st out of 126 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wheat production rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Wheat production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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