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OEE benchmark Denmark 2026: manufacturing data, sector targets and downtime cost
Official manufacturing statistics for Denmark, the OEE ranges that apply to its leading sectors, a downtime-cost calculator preloaded with national labour and energy costs, and the incentives that can fund a monitoring project.
Key figures
Leading sectors and the OEE ranges that apply
The first columns are Denmark's own sector mix (Danmarks Statistik). The OEE columns are the oee-benchmark.org editorial ranges for that sector type: they are benchmarks for plants, not national statistics.
| Sector | Weight | Typical OEE | World-class target | Dominant loss | A × P × Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals (C21) | EUR 24,423 m GVA (current prices) (2023) | 35–45% | 70% | Validation & changeover | 80% × 90% × 97% |
| Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (C28) | EUR 6,074 m GVA (current prices) (2023) | 45–65% | 78% | Setup & idling | 85% × 88% × 96% |
| Food, beverages, tobacco (C10-C12) | EUR 4,939 m GVA (current prices) (2023) | 60–80% | 82% | Changeover & startup losses | 90% × 93% × 98% |
| Furniture & other manufacturing (C31-C32) | EUR 4,430 m GVA (current prices) (2023) | 45–65% | 78% | Setup & idling | 85% × 88% × 96% |
| Computer, electronic, optical (C26) | EUR 3,410 m GVA (current prices) (2023) | 75–90% | 88% | Reduced speed & defects | 93% × 96% × 99% |
Downtime cost calculator: Denmark defaults
Change any input and the result updates. The labour and electricity defaults are the national statistics quoted above, not your plant's figures; replace them with your own numbers for a real estimate.
- labour–
- energy–
- lost margin–
Funding and incentives for monitoring projects (status October 2026)
Programmes a production-monitoring or OEE project can use. Status was checked on the operator's page in October 2026; anything we could not confirm is marked unverified.
| Programme | Operator | What it funds | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erhvervspuljen (energy-efficiency grants for companies) | Energistyrelsen | up to 50-60% (sources conflict) of eligible costs, computed at DKK 1,000/t CO2 or 20 ore/kWh saved; requires quantified savings | unverified | statens-tilskudspuljer.dk |
| SMV:Digital (radgivertilskud) | Erhvervsstyrelsen | 50% of advisory costs up to DKK 150,000; technology purchases not eligible | unverified | virksomhedsguiden.dk |
Trade shows and events 2026–2027
| Event | City | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hi Tech & Industry Scandinavia 2027 | Herning (DK), MCH Messecenter | 5-7 October 2027 | expofp.com |
Editor's note
How to use this benchmark
Denmark OEE Benchmark Pack 2026
Excel workbook: country profile, hubs, sector OEE ranges, downtime-cost calculator and incentives, with every source linked.
- Country profile and hub table with sources
- Sector OEE ranges: typical, world-class, A×P×Q
- Downtime-cost calculator preloaded with Denmark labour and energy costs
- Incentives and 2026–2027 events
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good OEE in Denmark?
There is no national OEE statistic: OEE is measured per line, and the useful comparison is by sector. For Denmark's leading sectors the typical range is 35–90% and the world-class targets are listed above. Most plants that start measuring sit near 60%.
Where do these figures come from?
Manufacturing weight, employment, labour cost, energy price and robot density come from official statistics (Danmarks Statistik, Eurostat, the World Bank and the IFR); every figure links to the page it was read from. The OEE ranges are oee-benchmark.org editorial benchmarks.
What is in the Denmark benchmark pack?
An Excel workbook with the country profile and sources, the hub table, the sector OEE ranges, a downtime-cost calculator with the national defaults already filled in, and the incentives and events lists. It is free; we ask for a work email.
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Sources and method
Figures are quoted as published, with the year and unit of each source; we do not convert currencies or estimate missing values. OEE ranges follow the oee-benchmark.org editorial process. Published by TEEPTRAK SAS, which sells production-monitoring and OEE software.
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