Main farm land use in Denmark
Denmark: Main farm land use was 3.26 million Hectare in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
3.26 million Hectare
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
21st
of 40 countries
All-time high
3.26 million Hectare
in 2023
All-time low
2.92 million Hectare
in 2013
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Main farm land use in Denmark, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
In 2023, main farm land use in Denmark stood at 3.26 million Hectare. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main farm land use in Denmark peaked at 3.26 million Hectare in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.92 million Hectare, in 2013.
That places Denmark 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Main farm land use in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.96 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 2.98 million Hectare | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 3.00 million Hectare | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 2.92 million Hectare | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 2.96 million Hectare | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 3.15 million Hectare | +6.6% |
| 2023 | 3.26 million Hectare | +3.3% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 3.26 million Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.68 million Hectare, 70% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 3.26 million Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.65 million Hectare, 70% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.97 million Hectare | 2.96 million Hectare | 2.98 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.96 million Hectare | 2.92 million Hectare | 3.00 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 3.20 million Hectare | 3.15 million Hectare | 3.26 million Hectare | 2 |
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)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.2% (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is main farm land use in Denmark?
- Main farm land use in Denmark was 3.26 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main farm land use recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 3.26 million Hectare in 2023.
- What is the lowest main farm land use recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.92 million Hectare in 2013.
- How does Denmark rank for main farm land use?
- Denmark ranks 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main farm land use rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Main farm land use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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