Key Takeaways
- In 2022, the Danish construction industry's total output value was 284.6 billion DKK, representing 9.8% of Denmark's GDP
- The construction sector grew by 5.3% in real terms in 2023 compared to 2022, driven by residential building activity
- Denmark's construction production index stood at 112.4 points in Q4 2023 (2015=100), up 2.1% year-over-year
- Number of full-time equivalent employees in construction was 192,400 in 2022
- Employment in construction grew 1.8% to 195,200 persons in 2023
- 28.4% of construction workforce were under 35 years old in 2022, indicating youth influx
- Construction cost index rose 6.2% in 2023 to 142.1 (2015=100)
- Material costs for construction increased 8.4% YoY in Q4 2023, led by steel and cement
- Average price per m² for new dwellings was 28,400 DKK in 2022, up 7.1%
- Total number of building permits issued in Denmark was 58,200 in 2022 for residential units
- Permitted gross floor area for dwellings increased 7.4% to 4.2 million m² in 2023
- 12,400 permits for non-residential buildings in 2022, valued at 45.6 billion DKK
- 42% of new buildings in 2022 achieved DGNB gold certification
- CO2 emissions from construction sector totaled 4.2 million tons in 2022, down 8% from 2020
- 76% of construction waste recycled in 2023, exceeding EU target of 70%
Danish construction output hit 284.6 billion DKK in 2022 and grew in 2023, supported by housing and infrastructure.
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