Wheat — Production in Denmark
Denmark: Wheat — Production was 3.35 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wheat — Production in Denmark, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 3.35 million t for wheat — production in 2024.
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 t in 2009 and was at its lowest, 400,474 t, in 1966.
That places Denmark 42nd out of 159 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wheat — Production in Denmark, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 434,057 t | — |
| 1962 | 643,992 t | +48.4% |
| 1963 | 494,060 t | -23.3% |
| 1964 | 541,454 t | +9.6% |
| 1965 | 563,769 t | +4.1% |
| 1966 | 400,474 t | -29.0% |
| 1967 | 420,312 t | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 464,851 t | +10.6% |
| 1969 | 428,455 t | -7.8% |
| 1970 | 512,491 t | +19.6% |
| 1971 | 585,206 t | +14.2% |
| 1972 | 592,215 t | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 542,247 t | -8.4% |
| 1974 | 591,572 t | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 519,381 t | -12.2% |
| 1976 | 592,557 t | +14.1% |
| 1977 | 605,645 t | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 642,428 t | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 589,886 t | -8.2% |
| 1980 | 652,372 t | +10.6% |
| 1981 | 834,765 t | +28.0% |
| 1982 | 1.21 million t | +44.6% |
| 1983 | 1.55 million t | +28.2% |
| 1984 | 2.45 million t | +58.0% |
| 1985 | 1.97 million t | -19.4% |
| 1986 | 2.18 million t | +10.4% |
| 1987 | 2.28 million t | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 2.08 million t | -8.9% |
| 1989 | 3.22 million t | +55.0% |
| 1990 | 3.95 million t | +22.6% |
| 1991 | 3.67 million t | -7.2% |
| 1992 | 3.58 million t | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 4.33 million t | +21.0% |
| 1994 | 3.73 million t | -14.0% |
| 1995 | 4.60 million t | +23.4% |
| 1996 | 4.76 million t | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 4.96 million t | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 4.93 million t | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 4.47 million t | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 4.69 million t | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 4.66 million t | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 4.06 million t | -13.0% |
| 2003 | 4.70 million t | +15.9% |
| 2004 | 4.76 million t | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 4.89 million t | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 4.80 million t | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 4.52 million t | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 5.02 million t | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 5.94 million t | +18.4% |
| 2010 | 5.06 million t | -14.8% |
| 2011 | 4.83 million t | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 4.53 million t | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 4.15 million t | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 5.15 million t | +24.3% |
| 2015 | 5.03 million t | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 4.20 million t | -16.5% |
| 2017 | 4.83 million t | +15.1% |
| 2018 | 2.62 million t | -45.7% |
| 2019 | 4.64 million t | +76.9% |
| 2020 | 4.07 million t | -12.3% |
| 2021 | 4.05 million t | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 4.17 million t | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 3.56 million t | -14.6% |
| 2024 | 3.35 million t | -5.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 3.35 million t is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.14 million t, 2.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 3.35 million t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.74 million t, 1.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 487,936 t | 400,474 t | 643,992 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 577,363 t | 512,491 t | 642,428 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.84 million t | 652,372 t | 3.22 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.30 million t | 3.58 million t | 4.96 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.80 million t | 4.06 million t | 5.94 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.50 million t | 2.62 million t | 5.15 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.84 million t | 3.35 million t | 4.17 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More agriculture & rural data for Denmark
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.3929 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.392 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0976 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4345 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat — production in Denmark?
- Wheat — production in Denmark was 3.35 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wheat — production recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 5.94 million t in 2009.
- What is the lowest wheat — production recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 400,474 t in 1966.
- How does Denmark rank for wheat — production?
- Denmark ranks 42nd out of 159 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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wheat — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.