The Danish established Blue Economy sectors employ about 129 000 people and generate around €15.1 billion in GVA in 2022. The Blue Economy has a positive impact on the Danish workforce, employing about 4.3% of the national workforce. This share has increased on a year-to-year basis (3.7% in 2021) but is still far from the pre-Covid levels (5.1% in 2019). The contribution in terms of GVA of the blue economy to the overall economy is about 4.5%, up from 4.4% in 2021. However, this value is still far from the pre-Covid contribution, which was 5.5% in 2019.
In 2022, the Danish Blue Economy is dominated by Coastal tourism in terms of people employed (50% of Danish blue jobs). This share has increased compared to the previous year (44%) but is still very far from the 61% recorded in 2019. A similar trend emerges for the GVA of the sector, which contributes for almost 16%, an increase from 11% in 2021, but still distant from the value of 2019 (24%). Maritime transport generates 53% of the GVA in 2022, a decrease from 58% recorded in 2021.
In the EU, Denmark is the second largest contributor in terms of GVA in the sectors Marine non-living resources, Maritime transport and Offshore wind in 2022. The same year, it is also the second most important contributor to the employment within Marine non-living resources and Offshore wind in EU.
In the EU, Denmark is the second largest contributor in terms of GVA in the sectors Marine non-living resources, Maritime transport and Offshore wind in 2022. The same year, it is also the second most important contributor to the employment within Marine non-living resources and Offshore wind in EU.
Several bodies/agencies monitor the blue economy sectors in Denmark. For example, the Danish Maritime Authority is a part of the Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, and aims at ensuring competitiveness for the maritime cluster as well as promoting safety and health of the seas. The Danish Fisheries Agency is, among other tasks, responsible for fisheries management, quota allocation, monitoring, and compliance.
The Danish Government’s Climate Partnership has launched Blue Denmark with the objective of reducing CO2e emission over the next ten years, focusing on energy efficiency, ports, shipping and governance.
Denmark offers several educational opportunities for those interested in carrying out a career in some blue economy sectors, such as the MSc in Ocean Engineering and the MSc in Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Technical University of Denmark.
This interactive dashboard presents the evolution of the blue economy for Denmark. It is designed to provide insights into key economic indicators over time.
At the top of the dashboard, there is a drop-down menu that allows users to select one of the following data categories:
- Employment: Number of jobs and workforce trends in the blue economy sectors.
- Gross Value Added (GVA): The contribution of the blue economy to the national economy.
- Turnover and Gross Profit: Revenue and profitability metrics of blue economy industries.
- Investment: Capital investment levels in blue economy sectors.
Once a category is selected, the main panel updates to display relevant visualisations, such as line charts or bar graphs, showing trends over time. These visualisations are accompanied by labels, legends, and tooltips to ensure clarity and accessibility.
The dashboard is navigable via keyboard and compatible with screen readers. All interactive elements are clearly labeled, and data visualisations include alternative text descriptions summarising key insights.