Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in Denmark
Denmark: Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector was 814.96 Million cubic metres in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
814.96 Million cubic metres
Change on year
down 18.4%
World rank
27th
of 44 countries
All-time high
1,205 Million cubic metres
in 1975
All-time low
570.6 Million cubic metres
in 2007
Years of data
31
1975–2024
Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in Denmark, 1975–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million cubic metres.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 814.96 Million cubic metres for annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.4% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in Denmark peaked at 1,205 Million cubic metres in 1975 and was at its lowest, 570.6 Million cubic metres, in 2007.
That places Denmark 27th out of 44 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Million cubic metres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1,205 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1980 | 1,205 Million cubic metres | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 961 Million cubic metres | -20.2% |
| 1997 | 932.5 Million cubic metres | -3.0% |
| 1998 | 753.8 Million cubic metres | -19.2% |
| 1999 | 700.8 Million cubic metres | -7.0% |
| 2000 | 726.1 Million cubic metres | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 707.5 Million cubic metres | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 667.9 Million cubic metres | -5.6% |
| 2003 | 651.1 Million cubic metres | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 677.2 Million cubic metres | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 643.8 Million cubic metres | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 675.8 Million cubic metres | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 570.6 Million cubic metres | -15.6% |
| 2008 | 696.1 Million cubic metres | +22.0% |
| 2009 | 659.8 Million cubic metres | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 942.65 Million cubic metres | +42.9% |
| 2011 | 960.59 Million cubic metres | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 871.96 Million cubic metres | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 1,015 Million cubic metres | +16.4% |
| 2014 | 1,012 Million cubic metres | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 937.56 Million cubic metres | -7.4% |
| 2016 | 887 Million cubic metres | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 895.79 Million cubic metres | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 1,106 Million cubic metres | +23.4% |
| 2019 | 945.59 Million cubic metres | -14.5% |
| 2020 | 947.28 Million cubic metres | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 964.71 Million cubic metres | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 958.88 Million cubic metres | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 998.35 Million cubic metres | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 814.96 Million cubic metres | -18.4% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 814.96 Million cubic metres is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,630 Million cubic metres, 31% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 814.96 Million cubic metres is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,484 Million cubic metres, 33% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,205 Million cubic metres | 1,205 Million cubic metres | 1,205 Million cubic metres | 1 |
| 1980s | 1,205 Million cubic metres | 1,205 Million cubic metres | 1,205 Million cubic metres | 1 |
| 1990s | 837.02 Million cubic metres | 700.8 Million cubic metres | 961 Million cubic metres | 4 |
| 2000s | 667.59 Million cubic metres | 570.6 Million cubic metres | 726.1 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2010s | 957.4 Million cubic metres | 871.96 Million cubic metres | 1,106 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2020s | 936.84 Million cubic metres | 814.96 Million cubic metres | 998.35 Million cubic metres | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 24 Czechia 1,254 Million cubic metres compare
- 25 Slovenia 954.4 Million cubic metres compare
- 25 Slovenia 954.4 Million cubic metres compare
- 28 Albania 806.41 Million cubic metres compare
- 29 Ireland 757 Million cubic metres compare
- 30 Croatia 751.86 Million cubic metres compare
- 30 Croatia 751.86 Million cubic metres compare
More environment data for Denmark
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.66 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.67 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.696 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.29 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.0189 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in Denmark?
- Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector in Denmark was 814.96 Million cubic metres in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 1,205 Million cubic metres in 1975.
- What is the lowest annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 570.6 Million cubic metres in 2007.
- How does Denmark rank for annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector?
- Denmark ranks 27th out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Annual freshwater abstraction by source and sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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