Statistics on Aquaculture in Denmark, 2024
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 65 1.140 188 771 . . . .
Low recirculation degree 24 145 75 563 . . . .
Medium recirculation degree 24 129 135 373 . . . 6
High recirculation degree 42 92 228 1.877 . . . 36
Sea farms 20 . . . 186 . . .
Mussel and oyster farms 62 . . . . 1.185 80 411
Seaweed 5 . . 12 . . . 18
Other technology 2 2 4 41 . . . .
Total 244 1.508 630 3.637 186 1.185 80 471

Note: * Used for mollusc production
Source: The Danish Agricultural and Fisheries Agency's Aquaculture register, November 14, 2025.
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Number op farms and productionunits grouped on technology of production 2023