- Oil Production refers to the total amount of crude oil extracted from underground reservoirs within a country during a given year, before any refining or processing takes place.
Denmark Oil Production was 0.0600 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 7.7% on 2022. The Oil Production dataset of Denmark from 2015 to 2023 provides a clear and consistent view of the country's oil production landscape, highlighting output trends, production levels, supply changes, industry performance, and annual market developments over the observed period.
Denmark Oil Production moved from 0.158 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 0.0600 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (−62%), an average of −11.4% a year. The series high was 0.158 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 and the low 0.0600 Million Barrels Daily in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2023) is 0.0980 Million Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was −30.1% in 2020.
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Denmark ranks 27 for 2023, behind U.S. (19.36 Million Barrels Daily) and Saudi Arabia (11.39 Million Barrels Daily). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Barrels Daily.
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| Year | Million Barrels Daily | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Trough | 0.0600 | −7.7% |
| 2022 | 0.0650 | −1.5% |
| 2021 | 0.0660 | −8.3% |
| 2020 | 0.0720 | −30.1% |
| 2019 | 0.103 | −11.2% |
| 2018 | 0.116 | −15.9% |
| 2017 | 0.138 | −2.8% |
| 2016 | 0.142 | −10.1% |
| 2015Peak | 0.158 | — |
Regional context
Oil Production by country, 2023, Million Barrels Daily. Denmark is highlighted.
Data definition
Oil Production — - Oil Production refers to the total amount of crude oil extracted from underground reservoirs within a country during a given year, before any refining or processing takes place. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the output of crude petroleum from both conventional and unconventional sources. This indicator reflects a country’s upstream oil industry performance, resource availability, and role in global energy supply. It is widely used to assess production trends, energy security, and dependence on oil resources for economic development.
The data includes crude oil extracted from both onshore and offshore oil fields, covering production from conventional wells as well as unconventional sources such as tight oil and shale oil where applicable. It includes all crude oil produced at the wellhead before refining, processing, or blending. The indicator may also include lease condensate when reported as part of crude oil production in national energy statistics. Data is compiled from national energy agencies, oil companies, and standardized international energy databases, ensuring consistency in comparing production levels across countries and over time.
The data excludes refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, LPG, and other products derived from crude oil after refining. It does not include natural gas production, natural gas liquids (except where classified as condensate under crude oil reporting), biofuels, synthetic crude from coal-to-liquids or gas-to-liquids processes, or refinery gains. The indicator does not measure oil consumption, reserves, imports, exports, or refining capacity. Minor variations may arise due to differences in national reporting standards, classification of condensates, and estimation methodologies used across countries.
Oil Production — - Oil Production refers to the total amount of crude oil extracted from underground reservoirs within a country during a given year, before any refining or processing takes place. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the output of crude petroleum from both conventional and unconventional sources. This indicator reflects a country’s upstream oil industry performance, resource availability, and role in global energy supply. It is widely used to assess production trends, energy security, and dependence on oil resources for economic development.
Measured in thousand barrels daily, the dataset reflects total oil production and serves as an important indicator of upstream activity, domestic energy supply, investment trends, resource development, and the overall performance of Denmark's petroleum sector. The information supports analysis of offshore production, resource utilization, and long-term changes within the country's oil industry.
Denmark produced 158 thousand barrels daily in 2015 before declining to 142 thousand in 2016 and 138 thousand in 2017. Production continued to decrease to 116 thousand barrels daily in 2018 and 103 thousand in 2019 as mature North Sea oil fields experienced declining productivity. Output dropped significantly to 72 thousand barrels daily in 2020, reflecting maintenance activities, lower field output, and operational constraints. Production remained relatively stable thereafter at 66 thousand in 2021, 65 thousand in 2022, and 60 thousand barrels daily in 2023. The prolonged decline reflects natural reservoir depletion, limited new discoveries, and reduced production from aging offshore assets.
Overall, the dataset highlights a sustained downward trend in Denmark's oil production throughout the review period. While the country continues to maintain offshore production capacity, declining output underscores the importance of optimizing existing fields, applying enhanced recovery technologies, and balancing conventional oil production with long-term energy transition objectives focused on sustainability and cleaner energy sources.
The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring national oil production performance, evaluating supply trends, assessing upstream investment, supporting market analysis, forecasting future production, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop effective energy strategies and production planning.
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Definition- Oil Production refers to the total amount of crude oil extracted from underground reservoirs within a country during a given year, before any refining or processing takes place. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the output of crude petroleum from both conventional and unconventional sources. This indicator reflects a country’s upstream oil industry performance, resource availability, and role in global energy supply. It is widely used to assess production trends, energy security, and dependence on oil resources for economic development.
Denmark Oil Production was 0.0600 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 7.7% on 2022.
Denmark Oil Production moved from 0.158 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 0.0600 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (−62%), an average of −11.4% a year. The series high was 0.158 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 and the low 0.0600 Million Barrels Daily in 2023.
The highest value was 0.158 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 and the lowest was 0.0600 Million Barrels Daily in 2023.
Included: The data includes crude oil extracted from both onshore and offshore oil fields, covering production from conventional wells as well as unconventional sources such as tight oil and shale oil where applicable. It includes all crude oil produced at the wellhead before refining, processing, or blending. The indicator may also include lease condensate when reported as part of crude oil production in national energy statistics. Data is compiled from national energy agencies, oil companies, and standardized international energy databases, ensuring consistency in comparing production levels across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, LPG, and other products derived from crude oil after refining. It does not include natural gas production, natural gas liquids (except where classified as condensate under crude oil reporting), biofuels, synthetic crude from coal-to-liquids or gas-to-liquids processes, or refinery gains. The indicator does not measure oil consumption, reserves, imports, exports, or refining capacity. Minor variations may arise due to differences in national reporting standards, classification of condensates, and estimation methodologies used across countries.
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Million Barrels Daily.
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