Denmark Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H1 2026)

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Published: May 29, 2026 Report Code: GDCN1857MR-ST

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The Danish construction industry is expected to record a real-term growth of 3.2% in 2026, supported by a rise in construction production activities, in both buildings and civil engineering works, coupled with favorable interest rates. According to Statistics Denmark, the country’s construction production index grew by 2.5% in 2025. In terms of segmentation, it grew by 1.6% for civil engineering activities, while it grew by 2.2% for buildings, during the same period. Additionally, a rise in construction employment depicts higher construction activity. For instance, according to Statistics Denmark, the total number of people employed in the Danish construction industry grew by 2.2% YoY at the end of Q4 2025, increasing from 210,724 at the end of Q4 2024 to 215,416. Overall, the average number of people employed in the industry grew by 2.1% in 2025. However, the increasing inflation rate, which is attributed to the rising energy prices as a result of the ongoing war between the US and the oil-rich Middle Eastern countries, along with the rise in construction material prices, can pose challenges to the Danish construction industry in the short term. In April 2026, the government reported that the overall value of the construction of a Nyt Hospital project in Nordsjællandm is now projected to rise by DKK3 billion ($466 million), reaching DKK11 billion ($1.7 billion), owing to a rise in construction material and wage prices.

GlobalData expects the construction industry in Denmark to record an annual average growth rate of 4.1% from 2027 to 2030, supported by investments in defense, energy, and transport infrastructure. The government plans to invest DKK164 billion ($23.7 billion) to reduce traffic congestion, improve public transportation, and promote sustainable development as part of its Infrastructure Plan 2035, known as ‘Denmark Forward’, which received approval in June 2021. The plan outlines a budget of DKK157.6 billion ($22.8 billion), which will be used for various projects. The allocation includes DKK86 billion ($12.4 billion) for public transportation, DKK64 billion ($9.2 billion) for future road construction, DKK11 billion ($1.6 billion) for regional development, and DKK3 billion ($433.1 million) for cycling infrastructure by 2035. Additionally, the government in February 2025 announced its plan to allocate DKK120 billion ($17.5 billion) to the Danish Armed Forces by 2033, with a primary focus on the construction industry. Of the total, DKK50 billion ($7.3 billion) will be disbursed until the end of 2026, and DKK70 billion ($10.2 billion) from 2027 to 2033, for the construction of defense buildings and infrastructure.

GlobalData’s Construction in Denmark – Key Trends and Opportunities to 2030 (H1 2026) report provides detailed market analysis, information, and insights into the Danish construction industry, including:_x000D_
• The Danish construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and construction activity_x000D_
• Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, as well as an analysis of key risks and opportunities in the Danish construction industry_x000D_
• Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages and participants, in addition to listings of major projects in the pipeline.

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Denmark. It provides:

• Historical (2021–2025) and forecast (2026–2030) valuations of the construction industry in Denmark, featuring details of key growth drivers.

• Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector

• Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, including breakdowns by development stage across all sectors, and projected spending on projects in the existing pipeline.

• Listings of major projects, in addition to details of leading contractors and consultants

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Construction Industry: At-a-Glance

3 Context

3.1 Economic Performance

3.2 Political Environment and Policy

3.3 Demographics

3.4 Risk Profile

4 Construction Outlook

4.1 All Construction

– Outlook

– Latest news and developments

– Construction Projects Momentum Index

4.2 Commercial Construction

– Outlook

– Project analytics

– Latest news and developments

4.3 Industrial Construction

– Outlook

– Project analytics

– Latest news and developments

4.4 Infrastructure Construction

– Outlook

– Project analytics

– Latest news and developments

4.5 Energy and Utilities Construction

– Outlook

– Project analytics

– Latest news and developments

4.6 Institutional Construction

– Outlook

– Project analytics

– Latest news and developments

4.7 Residential Construction

– Outlook

– Project analytics

– Latest news and developments

5 Key Industry Participants

5.1 Contractors

5.2 Consultants

6 Construction Market Data

7 Appendix

7.1 What is this Report About?

7.2 Definitions

7.3 CRI Methodology

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Table

Table 1: Construction Industry Key Data

Table 2: Denmark, Key Economic Indicators

Table 3: Denmark, Commercial Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2021–30

Table 4: Denmark, Top Commercial Construction Projects by Value

Table 5: Denmark, Industrial Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2021–30

Table 6: Denmark, Top Industrial Construction Projects by Value

Table 7: Denmark, Infrastructure Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2021–30

Table 8: Denmark, Top Infrastructure Construction Projects by Value

Table 9: Denmark, Energy and Utilities Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2021–30

Table 10: Denmark, Top Energy and Utilities Construction Projects by Value

Table 11: Denmark, Institutional Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2021–30

Table 12: Denmark, Top Institutional Construction Projects by Value

Table 13: Denmark, Residential Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2021–30

Table 14: Denmark, Top Residential Construction Projects by Value

Table 15: Denmark, Key Contractors

Table 16: Denmark, Key Consultants

Table 17: Denmark Construction Output Value (Real, $ Million)

Table 18: Denmark Construction Output Value (Nominal, DKK Billion)

Table 19: GlobalData Construction Market Definitions

Table 20: GlobalData Construction Market Definitions

Table 21: Ratings, Scores and Definitions

Figures

Figure 1: Western Europe, Construction Output (Real % Change), 2024–30

Figure 2: Denmark, Construction Output by Sector (Real % Change), 2024–26 and 2027–30

Figure 3: Denmark, Risk Summary

Figure 4: Denmark, Risk Regional Comparison

Figure 5: Denmark, Construction Output Value (Real, $ Million, 2022 Prices and Exchange Rate), 2021–30

Figure 6: Denmark, Construction Output Value, by Sector (Real, $ Million), 2021–30

Figure 7: Denmark, Construction Output (DKK Billion, 2020 Chained Prices)

Figure 8: Denmark, Construction Value-add (DKK Billion, 2020 Chained Prices)

Figure 9: Denmark, Construction Production Index (2021=100, % Change YoY)

Figure 10: Denmark, Gross Fixed Capital Formation (DKK Billion, 2020 Chained Prices)

Figure 11: Denmark, Total Number of People Employed in the Construction Industry (In Thousands)

Figure 12: Denmark, Total Outstanding Domestic Mortgage Loans for the Construction Industry (DKK Billion)

Figure 13: Denmark, Construction Projects Momentum Index

Figure 14: Western Europe, Construction Projects Momentum Index

Figure 15: Denmark, Commercial Construction Output by Project Type (Real, $ Million), 2021–30

Figure 16: Denmark, Commercial Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage ($ Million)

Figure 17: Denmark, Floor Area of Permits Issued for Hotel, Restaurant, Hairdresser, and Other Services, In m2

Figure 18: Denmark, Retail Trade Value Index (2021=100, % Change YoY)

Figure 19: Denmark, Industrial Construction Output by Project Type (Real, $ Million), 2021–30

Figure 20: Denmark, Industrial Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage ($ Million)

Figure 21: Denmark, Manufacturing Value-add (DKK Million, 2020 Constant Prices)

Figure 22: Denmark, Mining and Quarrying and Manufacturing Production Index, % Change YoY (2021=100)

Figure 23: Denmark, Total Floor Area of Factory/Workshops Permits (In Thousands m2)

Figure 24: Denmark, Total Floor Area of Factory/Workshops Completed (In Thousands m2)

Figure 25: Denmark, Infrastructure Construction Output by Project Type (Real, $ Million), 2021–30

Figure 26: Denmark, Infrastructure Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage ($ Million)

Figure 27: Denmark, Construction Cost Index for Road Projects, 2021=100

Figure 28: Denmark, Energy and Utilities Construction Output by Project Type (Real, $ Million), 2021–30

Figure 29: Denmark, Energy and Utilities Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage ($ Million)

Figure 30: Denmark, Utility Services Value-add (DKK Million, 2020 Constant Prices)

Figure 31: Denmark, Total Floor Area of Power Stations Permits (in Thousands m2)

Figure 32: Denmark, Institutional Construction Output by Project Type (Real, $ Million), 2021–30

Figure 33: Denmark, Institutional Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage ($ Million)

Figure 34: Denmark, Public Administration, Health, and Education Value-add (DKK Billion, 2020 Chained Prices)

Figure 35: Denmark, Total Floor Area of Institutional Building Permits (In m2)

Figure 36: Denmark, Residential Construction Output by Project Type (Real, $ Million), 2021–30

Figure 37: Denmark, Residential Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage ($ Million)

Figure 38: Denmark, Dwellings Value-add (DKK Million, 2020 Constant Prices)

Figure 39: Denmark, Total Floor Area of Residential Building Permits (In Thousands m2)

Figure 40: Denmark, Total Number of Residential Building Started (not adjusted for delays)

Figure 41: Denmark, Total Floor Area of Residential Buildings Completed (In Thousands m2)

Figure 42: Denmark, Construction Cost Index for Residential Buildings, 2021=100, % Change YoY

Figure 43: Denmark, House Price Index (2015=100)

Figure 44: Denmark, Headquarters of Key Contractors (% of Total Project Pipeline)

Figure 45: Denmark, Headquarters of Key Consultants (% of Total Project Pipeline)

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