> In 2024 Denmark produced 116,400 t of beef (cattle meat), the 65th largest in the world (0.17% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 7.4%.

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# Beef (cattle meat) production in Denmark

In 2024 Denmark produced 116,400 t of beef (cattle meat), the 65th largest in the world (0.17% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 7.4%. The record was 253,372 t in 1979.

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Production, 2024116,400 t
World rank65 of 189
10-year change−7.4%
Record253,372 t1979

## Beef (cattle meat) in Denmark, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Denmark compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.17%0.20% in 2014
kg per person19.5world 8.55
10-year change−7.4%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 63 | [Israel](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/israel/) | 120,244 | 0.17% |
| 64 | [Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/philippines/) | 116,666 | 0.17% |
| 65 | **Denmark** | 116,400 | 0.17% |
| 66 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/thailand/) | 112,425 | 0.16% |
| 67 | [Angola](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/angola/) | 110,104 | 0.16% |

[Full ranking of 189 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/)

### Map of world production of beef (cattle meat)

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Denmark is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 116,400 | −1.9% |
| 2023 | 118,640 | −1.1% |
| 2022 | 119,910 | −2.6% |
| 2021 | 123,110 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 122,110 | −2.8% |
| 2019 | 125,600 | −3.5% |
| 2018 | 130,200 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 124,148 | −4.0% |
| 2016 | 129,340 | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 120,491 | −4.2% |
| 2014 | 125,759 | −1.8% |
| 2013 | 128,000 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 126,700 | −5.6% |
| 2011 | 134,200 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 132,500 | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 127,900 | −0.7% |
| 2008 | 128,800 | −0.9% |
| 2007 | 129,986 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 128,650 | −5.3% |
| 2005 | 135,921 | −9.4% |
| 2004 | 150,000 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 146,500 | −4.6% |
| 2002 | 153,500 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 153,400 | −0.3% |
| 2000 | 153,900 | −1.7% |
| 1999 | 156,588 | −3.2% |
| 1998 | 161,800 | −7.4% |
| 1997 | 174,800 | −1.8% |
| 1996 | 178,000 | −2.0% |
| 1995 | 181,700 | −4.0% |
| 1994 | 189,300 | −6.8% |
| 1993 | 203,100 | −6.4% |
| 1992 | 217,000 | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 212,536 | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 201,699 | −1.4% |
| 1989 | 204,517 | −5.6% |
| 1988 | 216,730 | −7.6% |
| 1987 | 234,603 | −3.5% |
| 1986 | 243,151 | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 236,473 | −4.1% |
| 1984 | 246,708 | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 239,400 | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 230,300 | −2.8% |
| 1981 | 237,000 | −3.4% |
| 1980 | 245,299 | −3.2% |
| 1979 | 253,372 | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 237,591 | −2.2% |
| 1977 | 243,005 | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 242,239 | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 235,786 | −1.1% |
| 1974 | 238,300 | +29% |
| 1973 | 184,500 | +8.1% |
| 1972 | 170,600 | −12% |
| 1971 | 194,800 | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 191,700 | −1.1% |
| 1969 | 193,800 | −6.4% |
| 1968 | 207,100 | −5.2% |
| 1967 | 218,400 | +12% |
| 1966 | 195,200 | +26% |
| 1965 | 154,400 | −1.3% |
| 1964 | 156,500 | −13% |
| 1963 | 180,100 | +1.3% |
| 1962 | 177,800 | +27% |
| 1961 | 140,500 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports34,188 t USD 181 m
Exporter rank18 of 92
Imports4,800 t USD 36.0 m
Importer rank38 of 169
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of beef (cattle meat) in Denmark?

Denmark produced 116,400 t in 2024, 0.17% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Denmark rank in the world for production of beef (cattle meat)?

Denmark ranked 65th of 189 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 17.6% of the world total.

### How has the production of beef (cattle meat) in Denmark changed?

It fell by 7.4% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 253,372 t in 1979.

### Does Denmark export or import meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 Denmark reported exports of 34,188 t (USD 181 m) and imports of 4,800 t (USD 36.0 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/brazil/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/china/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/argentina/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/australia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/mexico/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/russia/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/turkey/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/pakistan/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/france/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/canada/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/uzbekistan/)
[All countries producing beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/)

## Other products of Denmark

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/denmark/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/denmark/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/denmark/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/denmark/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/denmark/)[Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/denmark/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/denmark/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/denmark/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/denmark/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/denmark/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/denmark/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/denmark/)
[Agricultural production in Denmark](https://husfarm.com/production/country/denmark/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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