Share of agriculture in total employment in Denmark
Denmark: Share of agriculture in total employment was 2.8% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
2.8%
Change on year
up 7.7%
World rank
37th
of 44 countries
All-time high
24.9%
in 1950
All-time low
2.6%
in 2010
Years of data
62
1950–2011
Share of agriculture in total employment in Denmark, 1950–2011
Source: Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of agriculture in total employment in Denmark is 2.8%, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 7.7% on the previous year and down 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of agriculture in total employment in Denmark peaked at 24.9% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.6%, in 2010.
That places Denmark 37th out of 44 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of agriculture in total employment in Denmark, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 24.9% | — |
| 1951 | 24.3% | -2.4% |
| 1952 | 24.0% | -1.2% |
| 1953 | 23.3% | -2.9% |
| 1954 | 22.6% | -3.0% |
| 1955 | 22.3% | -1.3% |
| 1956 | 21.9% | -1.8% |
| 1957 | 21.3% | -2.7% |
| 1958 | 20.8% | -2.3% |
| 1959 | 19.9% | -4.3% |
| 1960 | 19.0% | -4.5% |
| 1961 | 18.1% | -4.7% |
| 1962 | 17.3% | -4.4% |
| 1963 | 16.6% | -4.0% |
| 1964 | 15.8% | -4.8% |
| 1965 | 14.9% | -5.7% |
| 1966 | 14.3% | -4.0% |
| 1967 | 13.6% | -4.9% |
| 1968 | 12.8% | -5.9% |
| 1969 | 11.5% | -10.2% |
| 1970 | 10.6% | -7.8% |
| 1971 | 10.1% | -4.7% |
| 1972 | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 1973 | 9.3% | -3.1% |
| 1974 | 9.2% | -1.1% |
| 1975 | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| 1976 | 8.7% | -4.4% |
| 1977 | 8.5% | -2.3% |
| 1978 | 8.1% | -4.7% |
| 1979 | 7.8% | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 7.5% | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 7.4% | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 7.3% | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 7.3% | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 7.0% | -4.1% |
| 1985 | 6.6% | -5.7% |
| 1986 | 6.3% | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 6.0% | -4.8% |
| 1988 | 5.9% | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 1990 | 5.4% | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 5.2% | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 5.0% | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 4.6% | -8.0% |
| 1995 | 4.5% | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 4.3% | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 4.1% | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 3.9% | -4.9% |
| 1999 | 3.7% | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 3.6% | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 3.4% | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 3.4% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.4% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.2% | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 3.0% | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 2.9% | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 2.8% | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 2.7% | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 2.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2.8% | +7.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 22.5% | 19.9% | 24.9% | 10 |
| 1960s | 15.4% | 11.5% | 19.0% | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.1% | 7.8% | 10.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.7% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.6% | 3.7% | 5.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Denmark
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- 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)
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1115 units per person (2025)
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- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of agriculture in total employment in Denmark?
- Share of agriculture in total employment in Denmark was 2.8% in 2011, according to Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of agriculture in total employment recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 24.9% in 1950.
- What is the lowest share of agriculture in total employment recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.6% in 2010.
- How does Denmark rank for share of agriculture in total employment?
- Denmark ranks 37th out of 44 countries with data for 2011.
- Is share of agriculture in total employment rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of agriculture in total employment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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