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    Mining and quarrying

    Mining and quarrying from land
    31.8 m m3
    2022
    Mining and quarrying from waters
    9.7 m m3
    2023

    How many raw materials are extracted from Danish gravel pits and quarries, and how many from the sea? Where does the extraction take place, and which types of raw materials are obtained? The mining and quarrying statistics is broken down by raw materials extracted from land and from the sea bed, respectively.

    Explainer on…

    Extraction is the process of retrieving raw materials from a mine, quarry, gravel pit or the ocean and preparing it for further processing or transport to the destination.

    Selected statistics on Mining and quarrying

    This page shows selected popular statistics on the subject of Mining and quarrying. In Statbank Denmark, you can find more data and compile your own statistics.

    Extraction of raw materials on land over time

    Here you can see how the extraction of raw materials from gravel pits and quarries has developed over time. The extraction is measured in volume (1,000 m3).
    In Statbank Denmark, you can find more data on Extraction of raw materials in Denmark. (RST01)
    More about the figure
    Last update
    2.10.2024
    Next update
    23.6.2025
    Source data

    The five regions collect figures for all extractors and pass them to Statistics Denmark. Figures concerning the extraction of raw materials from the sea are received from the Ministry of Environment.

    Extraction of raw materials on land by region

    Here you can see the extraction of raw materials from gravel pits and quarries broken down by the Danish regions. Unfortunately, there is no data available for region Sjælland for 2023
    In Statbank Denmark, you can find more data on Extraction of raw materials in Denmark. (RST01)
    More about the figure
    Last update
    2.10.2024
    Next update
    23.6.2025
    Source data

    The five regions collect figures for all extractors and pass them to Statistics Denmark. Figures concerning the extraction of raw materials from the sea are received from the Ministry of Environment.

    Extraction on land broken down by type of raw material

    Here you can see which types of raw materials that are extracted from gravel pits and quarries. Moler is a type of clay often used for bricks. See the raw materials in 1,000 m3 by marking the different parts of the doughnut chart.
    In Statbank Denmark, you can find more data on Extraction of raw materials in Denmark. (RST01)
    More about the figure
    Last update
    2.10.2024
    Next update
    23.6.2025
    Source data

    The five regions collect figures for all extractors and pass them to Statistics Denmark. Figures concerning the extraction of raw materials from the sea are received from the Ministry of Environment.

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    Extraction of raw materials from waters over time

    Here you can see how the extraction of raw materials from Danish waters has developed over time.
    In Statbank Denmark, you can find more data on Extraction of raw materials in Denmark. (RST3)
    More about the figure
    Last update
    19.6.2024
    Next update
    23.6.2025
    Source data

    The five regions collect figures for all extractors and pass them to Statistics Denmark. Figures concerning the extraction of raw materials from the sea are received from the Ministry of Environment.

    Extraction of raw materials broken down by waters

    Here you can see the extraction of raw materials broken down by the Danish waters.
    In Statbank Denmark, you can find more data on Extraction of raw materials in Denmark. (RST3)
    More about the figure
    Last update
    19.6.2024
    Next update
    23.6.2025
    Source data

    The five regions collect figures for all extractors and pass them to Statistics Denmark. Figures concerning the extraction of raw materials from the sea are received from the Ministry of Environment.

    Extraction from waters broken down by type of raw material

    Here you can see which types of raw materials that are extracted from waters. Paddings is a type of sand that has larger particles than ordinary sand and is often used when filling holes and laying pipes. See the raw materials in 1,000 m3 by marking the different parts of the doughnut chart.
    In Statbank Denmark, you can find more data on Extraction of raw materials in Denmark. (RST3)
    More about the figure
    Last update
    19.6.2024
    Next update
    23.6.2025
    Source data

    The five regions collect figures for all extractors and pass them to Statistics Denmark. Figures concerning the extraction of raw materials from the sea are received from the Ministry of Environment.

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    Gain an overview of the purpose, contents and quality of the statistics. Learn about the data sources of the statistics, the contents of the statistics and how often they are published.

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    Mining and Quarrying

    The mining and quarrying statistics show the amount and type of mining and quarrying in Denmark. The statistics have been made since 1973 but is only comparable since 2006.

    Need more data on Mining and quarrying?

    You can go on searching in Statbank Denmark. Find more detailed figures on raw materials, e.g. unloading of raw materials from the sea broken down by municipality.

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