Statistics on Aquaculture in Denmark, 2023
Number of active aquaculture farms and productionunits grouped on technology of production

Tecnology of production Active farms Number of production units
Ponds Canals Tanks/basins Cages Robes* On bottom* Other
Traditional farms 66 1.206 157 747 . . . .
Low recirculation degree 26 161 100 513 . . . .
Medium recirculation degree 25 129 125 543 . . . 6
High recirculation degree 41 92 218 1.546 . . . 44
Sea farms 19 . . . 185 . . .
Mussel and oyster farms 57 . . . . 1.178 88 445
Seaweed 2 . . . . . . 6
Other technology 4 2 4 57 . . . 1
Total 240 1.590 604 3.406 185 1.178 88 502

Note: * Used for mollusc production
Source: The Danish Fishery Agency's Aquaculture register, October 2, 2024.
Similar statistics from last year:
Number op farms and productionunits grouped on technology of production 2022