> In 2023 Denmark produced 600,000 t of beer, the 40th largest in the world (0.32% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 2.7%.

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# Beer production in Denmark

In 2023 Denmark produced 600,000 t of beer, the 40th largest in the world (0.32% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 2.7%. The record was 990,300 t in 1995.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 2023600,000 t
World rank40 of 164
10-year change−2.7%
Record990,300 t1995

## Beer in Denmark, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Denmark compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.32%0.33% in 2013
10-year change−2.7%world −0.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 38 | [Ecuador](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ecuador/) | 685,900 | 0.37% |
| 39 | [Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/kazakhstan/) | 612,086 | 0.33% |
| 40 | **Denmark** | 600,000 | 0.32% |
| 41 | [Serbia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/serbia/) | 582,780 | 0.32% |
| 42 | [Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/hungary/) | 565,000 | 0.31% |

[Full ranking of 164 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

### Map of world production of beer

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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 600,000 | −2.6% |
| 2022 | 615,900 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 590,000 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 587,400 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 586,200 | −2.9% |
| 2018 | 604,000 | −3.4% |
| 2017 | 625,500 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 620,000 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 610,000 | −0.3% |
| 2014 | 611,900 | −0.8% |
| 2013 | 616,600 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 608,000 | −7.2% |
| 2011 | 655,000 | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 633,500 | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 604,600 | −6.6% |
| 2008 | 647,400 | −19% |
| 2007 | 804,200 | −1.6% |
| 2006 | 817,500 | −6.1% |
| 2005 | 870,400 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 855,000 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 835,100 | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 820,200 | +13% |
| 2001 | 723,300 | −3.0% |
| 2000 | 745,500 | −9.1% |
| 1999 | 820,500 | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 804,400 | −12% |
| 1997 | 918,100 | −4.3% |
| 1996 | 959,100 | −3.2% |
| 1995 | 990,300 | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 941,000 | −2.0% |
| 1993 | 960,000 | −1.8% |
| 1992 | 977,500 | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 967,200 | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 892,200 | −3.2% |
| 1989 | 921,560 | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 916,175 | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 875,474 | −0.4% |
| 1986 | 879,044 | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 835,723 | −3.6% |
| 1984 | 866,967 | −1.3% |
| 1983 | 878,681 | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 859,282 | −10% |
| 1981 | 956,317 | +4.3% |
| 1980 | 916,915 | +10% |
| 1979 | 830,732 | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 805,640 | −4.7% |
| 1977 | 845,038 | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 833,314 | −6.2% |
| 1975 | 888,060 | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 840,336 | −6.9% |
| 1973 | 902,251 | +6.8% |
| 1972 | 844,500 | +8.1% |
| 1971 | 781,500 | +9.7% |
| 1970 | 712,200 | +9.2% |
| 1969 | 652,300 | +8.4% |
| 1968 | 601,900 | +6.9% |
| 1967 | 563,100 | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 536,900 | +9.2% |
| 1965 | 491,600 | −2.8% |
| 1964 | 505,700 | +6.2% |
| 1963 | 476,400 | +7.5% |
| 1962 | 443,200 | −0.8% |
| 1961 | 446,900 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports258,378 t USD 262 m
Exporter rank14 of 149
Imports55,994 t USD 61.0 m
Importer rank45 of 192
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/beer/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of beer in Denmark?

Denmark produced 600,000 t in 2023, 0.32% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Denmark rank in the world for production of beer?

Denmark ranked 40th of 164 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 19.7% of the world total.

### How has the production of beer in Denmark changed?

It fell by 2.7% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.8% for the world. The record was 990,300 t in 1995.

### Does Denmark export or import beer of barley, malted?

In 2024 Denmark reported exports of 258,378 t (USD 262 m) and imports of 55,994 t (USD 61.0 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; the 2023 figure for Denmark is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/brazil/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/mexico/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/germany/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/russia/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/spain/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/poland/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-kingdom/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/vietnam/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/india/)
[All countries producing beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

## 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/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/denmark/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/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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