> In 2023 Denmark produced 1.7 million t of skim milk of cows, the 21st largest in the world (1.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2.7%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/denmark/

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# Skim milk of cows production in Denmark

In 2023 Denmark produced 1.7 million t of skim milk of cows, the 21st largest in the world (1.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2.7%. The record was 3.3 million t in 1961.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20231.7 million t
World rank21 of 128
10-year change+2.7%
Record3.3 million t1961

## Skim milk of cows in Denmark, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Denmark compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total1.2%1.3% in 2013
10-year change+2.7%world +11%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 19 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/uzbekistan/) | 2,219,400 | 1.6% |
| 20 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/spain/) | 1,833,943 | 1.3% |
| 21 | **Denmark** | 1,704,936 | 1.2% |
| 22 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/australia/) | 1,619,207 | 1.1% |
| 23 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/japan/) | 1,599,230 | 1.1% |

[Full ranking of 128 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/)

### Map of world production of skim milk of cows

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Share of the world total; Denmark is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 1,704,936 | −5.9% |
| 2022 | 1,811,340 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 1,786,136 | +11% |
| 2020 | 1,612,453 | +12% |
| 2019 | 1,437,613 | −3.8% |
| 2018 | 1,494,462 | +113% |
| 2017 | 700,000 | −16% |
| 2016 | 830,000 | +11% |
| 2015 | 745,000 | −12% |
| 2014 | 850,000 | −49% |
| 2013 | 1,660,000 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 1,602,000 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 1,550,000 | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 1,492,300 | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 1,418,400 | −4.3% |
| 2008 | 1,482,000 | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 1,388,000 | −19% |
| 2006 | 1,720,000 | +14% |
| 2005 | 1,507,400 | −1.2% |
| 2004 | 1,525,700 | −10% |
| 2003 | 1,700,000 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 1,698,900 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 1,632,300 | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 1,545,200 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1,544,900 | +12% |
| 1998 | 1,383,600 | −2.5% |
| 1997 | 1,419,600 | −2.9% |
| 1996 | 1,462,100 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 1,406,300 | −4.7% |
| 1994 | 1,475,000 | −9.2% |
| 1993 | 1,625,000 | −7.1% |
| 1992 | 1,750,000 | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 1,680,400 | −9.8% |
| 1990 | 1,863,500 | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 1,842,400 | −3.3% |
| 1988 | 1,906,100 | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 1,849,600 | −12% |
| 1986 | 2,111,000 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 2,072,400 | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 2,054,200 | −18% |
| 1983 | 2,497,500 | +7.6% |
| 1982 | 2,320,300 | +6.9% |
| 1981 | 2,170,300 | −6.6% |
| 1980 | 2,324,000 | −7.9% |
| 1979 | 2,523,600 | −3.6% |
| 1978 | 2,619,100 | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 2,510,000 | −4.4% |
| 1976 | 2,625,900 | −0.1% |
| 1975 | 2,627,300 | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 2,579,600 | −5.0% |
| 1973 | 2,715,600 | +7.2% |
| 1972 | 2,532,100 | +6.5% |
| 1971 | 2,376,800 | −6.1% |
| 1970 | 2,531,400 | −8.2% |
| 1969 | 2,758,700 | −9.0% |
| 1968 | 3,031,500 | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 2,975,000 | −4.2% |
| 1966 | 3,106,000 | −2.8% |
| 1965 | 3,194,700 | +6.2% |
| 1964 | 3,008,300 | +3.5% |
| 1963 | 2,905,700 | −9.1% |
| 1962 | 3,197,200 | −2.6% |
| 1961 | 3,283,700 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports25,426 t USD 19.3 m
Exporter rank8 of 91
Imports3,082 t USD 3.4 m
Importer rank43 of 176
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/skim-milk-of-cows/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of skim milk of cows in Denmark?

Denmark produced 1.7 million t in 2023, 1.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Denmark rank in the world for production of skim milk of cows?

Denmark ranked 21st of 128 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 12.3% of the world total.

### How has the production of skim milk of cows in Denmark changed?

It rose by 2.7% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 3.3 million t in 1961.

### Does Denmark export or import skim milk of cows?

In 2024 Denmark reported exports of 25,426 t (USD 19.3 m) and imports of 3,082 t (USD 3.4 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 imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/united-states/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/germany/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/france/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/new-zealand/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/india/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/russia/)[Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/ireland/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/netherlands/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/poland/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/united-kingdom/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/brazil/)
[All countries producing skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/)

## 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/)[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/)[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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