Domestic material consumption per capita in Denmark
Denmark: Domestic material consumption per capita was 23.12 tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
23.12 tonnes
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
27th
of 233 countries
All-time high
29.56 tonnes
in 2006
All-time low
21.22 tonnes
in 2010
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Domestic material consumption per capita in Denmark, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic material consumption per capita in Denmark is 23.12 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic material consumption per capita in Denmark peaked at 29.56 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 21.22 tonnes, in 2010.
That places Denmark 27th out of 233 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Domestic material consumption per capita in Denmark, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 25.65 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 25.08 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 23.95 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 24.57 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 25.79 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 27.88 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 29.56 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 28.52 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 27.18 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 22.74 tonnes | -16.3% |
| 2010 | 21.22 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 23.55 tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 23.56 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 22.15 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 22.15 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 22.89 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 24.01 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 24.25 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 24.26 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 24.36 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 23.92 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 24.88 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 25.7 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 22.84 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2024 | 23.12 tonnes | +1.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 23.12 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.13 tonnes, 1.8× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 23.12 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.16 tonnes, 1.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.09 tonnes | 22.74 tonnes | 29.56 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.24 tonnes | 21.22 tonnes | 24.36 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.09 tonnes | 22.84 tonnes | 25.7 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More economy & growth data for Denmark
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9574 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 30.70 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0723 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5,136 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 18.24 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 121.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 3,052 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 17.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic material consumption per capita in Denmark?
- Domestic material consumption per capita in Denmark was 23.12 tonnes in 2024, according to United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest domestic material consumption per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 29.56 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest domestic material consumption per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.22 tonnes in 2010.
- How does Denmark rank for domestic material consumption per capita?
- Denmark ranks 27th out of 233 countries with data for 2024.
- Is domestic material consumption per capita rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Domestic material consumption per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Domestic material consumption per capita, by type of raw material (tonnes).