Broadly stable
Denmark Honey Production moved from 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 (+0%), an average of +0% a year. The series high was 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What Denmark Honey Production shows
Denmark Honey Production was 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2019, up 0% on 2018. Denmark’s honey production experienced variations between 2015 and 2024, reflecting changes in weather conditions, floral availability, bee colony productivity, and developments within the country’s beekeeping sector.
A 0% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2015) is 0 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +0% in 2016.
Ranks 28 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Denmark ranks 28 for 2019, behind China (444.1 Thousand Tonnes) and Turkey (109.3 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2019.
Full series
Denmark Honey Production by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.50 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1.50 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1.50 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1.50 | 0% |
| 2015Peak Trough | 1.50 | — |
Regional context
How Denmark compares in Europe
Honey Production by country, 2019, Thousand Tonnes. Denmark is highlighted.
1Ukraine69.94
2Russia63.53
3Spain31.16
4Germany29.20
5Romania25.27
6France15.76
7Italy15.41
9Denmark1.50
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Honey Production — Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities. It represents the total output of honey collected by beekeepers during a specific period and is used as a macro indicator to assess the scale, productivity, and performance of the apiculture sector. The indicator measures honey production volumes across countries and regions, helping analyze long-term production trends, agricultural contributions, and developments within the global honey industry.
Honey production includes the total quantity of natural honey obtained from commercial, small-scale, and traditional beekeeping operations. It covers honey harvested from different floral sources and produced through managed honeybee colonies, including output intended for food consumption, industrial use, and commercial markets. The indicator accounts for annual production volumes reported in tonnes or thousand tonnes, reflecting the overall performance of the honey-producing sector within a country or region.
Honey production excludes processed or value-added honey products such as flavored honey, blended honey products, and honey-based food items, as the indicator measures only raw honey output. It does not include honey imports, exports, consumption, retail sales, or market value. Other beekeeping products such as beeswax, royal jelly, and propolis are excluded, along with artificial honey substitutes and production losses occurring during processing, storage, or transportation.
About this indicator
Honey Production — Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities. It represents the total output of honey collected by beekeepers during a specific period and is used as a macro indicator to assess the scale, productivity, and performance of the apiculture sector. The indicator measures honey production volumes across countries and regions, helping analyze long-term production trends, agricultural contributions, and developments within the global honey industry.
Honey production during this period was influenced by seasonal factors that affect honeybee activity, including temperature fluctuations, rainfall patterns, and the availability of nectar-producing crops. As a country with a well-organized agricultural system and established beekeeping practices, Denmark has maintained a consistent role within the European honey industry, supported by both commercial and small-scale beekeepers.
The overall production trend highlights the importance of Denmark’s apiculture sector in supporting agricultural sustainability, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods. Danish beekeepers utilize diverse floral resources from agricultural fields, forests, and natural landscapes to produce different varieties of honey. The industry benefits from strong awareness of pollinator conservation, improved beekeeping techniques, and increasing consumer demand for locally produced natural honey. However, annual production levels may fluctuate due to environmental challenges such as changing climate conditions, variations in flowering periods, and pressures affecting honeybee populations.
Denmark’s honey production sector contributes not only to food supply but also to ecosystem stability through essential pollination services that support crop production. The country’s beekeeping industry consists of professional operators as well as hobby and small-scale beekeepers, creating a diverse production structure. Despite periodic fluctuations, Denmark continues to maintain a stable and sustainable honey production environment due to advanced agricultural practices and strong support for pollinator management. Overall, Denmark’s honey production from 2015 to 2024 reflects a balanced apiculture sector characterized by environmental sensitivity, steady development, and continued contribution to the broader agricultural economy.
- Indicator
- Honey Production
- Country
- Denmark
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2019, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Denmark Honey Production?
Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities. It represents the total output of honey collected by beekeepers during a specific period and is used as a macro indicator to assess the scale, productivity, and performance of the apiculture sector. The indicator measures honey production volumes across countries and regions, helping analyze long-term production trends, agricultural contributions, and developments within the global honey industry.
What was Denmark Honey Production in 2019?
Denmark Honey Production was 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2019, up 0% on 2018.
How has Denmark Honey Production changed between 2015 and 2019?
Denmark Honey Production moved from 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 (+0%), an average of +0% a year. The series high was 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Denmark Honey Production?
The highest value was 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What does the Denmark Honey Production data include and exclude?
Included: Honey production includes the total quantity of natural honey obtained from commercial, small-scale, and traditional beekeeping operations. It covers honey harvested from different floral sources and produced through managed honeybee colonies, including output intended for food consumption, industrial use, and commercial markets. The indicator accounts for annual production volumes reported in tonnes or thousand tonnes, reflecting the overall performance of the honey-producing sector within a country or region. Excluded: Honey production excludes processed or value-added honey products such as flavored honey, blended honey products, and honey-based food items, as the indicator measures only raw honey output. It does not include honey imports, exports, consumption, retail sales, or market value. Other beekeeping products such as beeswax, royal jelly, and propolis are excluded, along with artificial honey substitutes and production losses occurring during processing, storage, or transportation.
Where does the Denmark Honey Production data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?pickerSort=asc&pickerMetric=entityName&Food=Honey&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2019 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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