Share of GDP from agriculture in Denmark
Denmark: Share of GDP from agriculture was 1.2% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of GDP from agriculture in Denmark, 1966–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 1.2% for share of gdp from agriculture in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.0% on the previous year and up 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of gdp from agriculture in Denmark peaked at 6.7% in 1966 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2009.
That places Denmark 173rd out of 203 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of GDP from agriculture in Denmark, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 6.7% | — |
| 1967 | 5.8% | -14.0% |
| 1968 | 5.4% | -6.1% |
| 1969 | 5.6% | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 4.6% | -18.1% |
| 1971 | 4.6% | -1.0% |
| 1972 | 4.8% | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 5.3% | +10.3% |
| 1974 | 5.2% | -2.2% |
| 1975 | 4.4% | -14.4% |
| 1976 | 4.3% | -2.6% |
| 1977 | 4.7% | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 4.7% | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 4.0% | -15.7% |
| 1980 | 4.1% | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 4.4% | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 4.7% | +7.3% |
| 1983 | 4.1% | -13.4% |
| 1984 | 4.7% | +15.3% |
| 1985 | 4.2% | -9.4% |
| 1986 | 3.9% | -8.1% |
| 1987 | 3.5% | -11.1% |
| 1988 | 3.2% | -8.6% |
| 1989 | 3.5% | +10.8% |
| 1990 | 3.3% | -6.4% |
| 1991 | 3.0% | -8.1% |
| 1992 | 2.8% | -8.2% |
| 1993 | 2.7% | -3.7% |
| 1994 | 2.6% | -3.2% |
| 1995 | 2.8% | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 2.8% | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 2.6% | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 2.1% | -18.8% |
| 1999 | 1.9% | -9.5% |
| 2000 | 2.1% | +11.9% |
| 2001 | 2.3% | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 1.8% | -24.0% |
| 2003 | 1.6% | -9.6% |
| 2004 | 1.6% | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 1.1% | -29.2% |
| 2006 | 1.1% | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 1.2% | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 0.8% | -28.1% |
| 2009 | 0.8% | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 1.2% | +47.3% |
| 2011 | 1.3% | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 1.6% | +27.5% |
| 2013 | 1.3% | -22.3% |
| 2014 | 1.4% | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 0.9% | -32.9% |
| 2016 | 0.9% | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 1.3% | +35.6% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | -20.9% |
| 2019 | 1.2% | +24.5% |
| 2020 | 1.3% | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 1.1% | -19.2% |
| 2022 | 1.0% | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 1.0% | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 0.9% | -10.6% |
| 2025 | 1.2% | +26.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 1.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.5%, 76% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 1.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.6%, 44% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.9% | 5.4% | 6.7% | 4 |
| 1970s | 4.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.0% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.7% | 1.9% | 3.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More agriculture & rural data for Denmark
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 37.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0117 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 900.07 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7939 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1115 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2025)
- Rural population 11.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of gdp from agriculture in Denmark?
- Share of gdp from agriculture in Denmark was 1.2% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 6.7% in 1966.
- What is the lowest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2009.
- How does Denmark rank for share of gdp from agriculture?
- Denmark ranks 173rd out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of gdp from agriculture rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of GDP from agriculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is measured as the value added from agriculture, forestry and fishing products as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).