Falling to a series low
Denmark Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 3.44 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.25 Kilogram in 2023 (−5.5%), an average of −0.7% a year. The series high was 3.98 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 3.25 Kilogram in 2023.
What Denmark Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Denmark Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 3.25 Kilogram in 2023, down 9% on 2022. Denmark's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a stable but fluctuating market, supported by strong consumer purchasing power, established chocolate preferences, and consistent demand for cocoa-based confectionery products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption decreased from 3.44 kg in 2015 to 3.25 kg in 2023.
A 18.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2023) is 0.730 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +12.4% in 2021.
Ranks 9 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Denmark ranks 9 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Denmark is above it.
Full series
Denmark Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Kilogram.
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| Year | Kilogram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Trough | 3.25 | −9% |
| 2022 | 3.57 | −10.3% |
| 2021Peak | 3.98 | +12.4% |
| 2020 | 3.54 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 3.45 | −6.2% |
| 2018 | 3.68 | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 3.43 | −5.2% |
| 2016 | 3.62 | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 3.44 | — |
Regional context
How Denmark compares in Europe
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Denmark is highlighted.
1Luxembourg5.42
2Iceland5.27
3Montenegro4.41
4France4.04
5UK3.94
6malta3.63
7Slovenia3.52
8Denmark3.25
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita — Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
The data includes the estimated per capita availability of cocoa beans for human consumption, calculated from national food supply balances. It covers cocoa beans as a food commodity and reflects factors such as domestic production, imports, exports, stock changes, and other supply-side adjustments used to estimate food availability. The dataset is compiled from food balance statistics based on sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, with values standardized on a per-person basis for cross-country comparison.
The data excludes actual individual consumption patterns, household-level consumption surveys, and differences in consumption behavior among population groups. It does not measure the consumption of processed chocolate products, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or other cocoa-derived products separately. The indicator also excludes non-food uses of cocoa beans, food waste at the retail or household level, and informal or unrecorded consumption activities. Values represent food availability estimates rather than direct measurements of cocoa beans physically consumed by individuals.
About this indicator
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita — Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
Despite this slight decline, Denmark maintained relatively high cocoa consumption levels due to strong retail availability, premium chocolate demand, and consumer interest in quality food products.
During the initial period, consumption fluctuated between 3.43 kg and 3.68 kg from 2015 to 2019, reflecting stable household demand and continued consumption of chocolate products. Denmark's high-income economy, developed retail sector, and preference for premium and sustainable food products supported consistent cocoa consumption patterns during this period.
Consumption increased slightly to 3.54 kg in 2020 and reached the highest level of the study period at 3.98 kg in 2021. This increase was supported by greater household consumption, changing lifestyle patterns, and increased demand for indulgent food products during pandemic-related restrictions. However, consumption moderated to 3.57 kg in 2022 as consumer behavior normalized and economic pressures affected discretionary spending.
In 2023, consumption declined further to 3.25 kg, reflecting inflationary pressures, changing household priorities, and shifting preferences toward healthier dietary choices. Nevertheless, Denmark continues to represent a mature cocoa-consuming market with strong demand for premium chocolate and specialty confectionery products.
Overall, the dataset highlights Denmark's stable cocoa consumption foundation despite short-term fluctuations. It provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to assess consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast future demand, and understand the influence of economic conditions and evolving consumer preferences within Denmark's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Denmark
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Denmark Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
What was Denmark Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Denmark Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 3.25 Kilogram in 2023, down 9% on 2022.
How has Denmark Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Denmark Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 3.44 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.25 Kilogram in 2023 (−5.5%), an average of −0.7% a year. The series high was 3.98 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 3.25 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Denmark Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 3.98 Kilogram in 2021 and the lowest was 3.25 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Denmark Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the estimated per capita availability of cocoa beans for human consumption, calculated from national food supply balances. It covers cocoa beans as a food commodity and reflects factors such as domestic production, imports, exports, stock changes, and other supply-side adjustments used to estimate food availability. The dataset is compiled from food balance statistics based on sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, with values standardized on a per-person basis for cross-country comparison. Excluded: The data excludes actual individual consumption patterns, household-level consumption surveys, and differences in consumption behavior among population groups. It does not measure the consumption of processed chocolate products, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or other cocoa-derived products separately. The indicator also excludes non-food uses of cocoa beans, food waste at the retail or household level, and informal or unrecorded consumption activities. Values represent food availability estimates rather than direct measurements of cocoa beans physically consumed by individuals.
Where does the Denmark Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..latest&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&tableSearch=singa&Food=Cocoa+beans&Metric=Food+available+for+consumption&Per+capita=true). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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