> In 2023 Denmark produced 24,700 t of yoghurt, the 24th largest in the world (0.50% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 11%.

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# Yoghurt production in Denmark

In 2023 Denmark produced 24,700 t of yoghurt, the 24th largest in the world (0.50% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 11%. The record was 28,600 t in 2012.

Production, 202324,700 t
World rank24 of 38
10-year change−11%
Record28,600 t2012

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

## Denmark compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.50%0.80% in 2013
10-year change−11%world +42%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 22 | [Slovenia](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/slovenia/) | 32,730 | 0.66% |
| 23 | [Mongolia](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/mongolia/) | 28,893 | 0.58% |
| 24 | **Denmark** | 24,700 | 0.50% |
| 25 | [Latvia](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/latvia/) | 22,590 | 0.45% |
| 26 | [Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/slovakia/) | 19,140 | 0.38% |

[Full ranking of 38 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/)

### Map of world production of yoghurt

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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 | 24,700 | −11% |
| 2022 | 27,900 | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 25,600 | −3.4% |
| 2020 | 26,500 | +16% |
| 2019 | 22,800 | −8.8% |
| 2018 | 25,000 | −4.9% |
| 2017 | 26,300 | −7.1% |
| 2016 | 28,300 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 28,300 | −1.0% |
| 2014 | 28,600 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 27,900 | −2.4% |
| 2012 | 28,600 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 28,200 | −0.7% |
| 2010 | 28,400 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | −100% |
| 1987 | 3,200 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 3,200 | +100% |
| 1985 | 1,600 | +300% |
| 1984 | 400 | −58% |
| 1983 | 960 | +71% |
| 1982 | 560 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 560 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 560 | −13% |
| 1979 | 640 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 640 | +14% |
| 1977 | 560 | −42% |
| 1976 | 960 | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 880 | +175% |
| 1974 | 320 | +100% |
| 1973 | 160 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |

## Questions and answers

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

Denmark produced 24,700 t in 2023, 0.50% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Denmark ranked 24th of 38 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 17.1% of the world total.

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

It fell by 11% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +42% for the world. The record was 28,600 t in 2012.

### 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

[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/germany/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/russia/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/france/)[Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/belarus/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/syria/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/poland/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/spain/)[Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/greece/)[Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/romania/)[Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/saudi-arabia/)[Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/bulgaria/)[Austria](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/austria/)
[All countries producing yoghurt](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/)

## 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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