Denmark

1. The NUTS classification (Nomenclature of territorial units for statistics) is a hierarchical system for dividing up the economic territory of the EU for the purpose of statistical analysis. The current NUTS classification valid from 1 January 2012 until 31 December 2014 lists 97 regions at NUTS-1, 270 regions at NUTS-2 and 1294 regions at NUTS-3 level. Due to the accession of Croatia on 1 July 2013 the NUTS classification was extended by 1 NUTS-1, 2 NUTS-2 and 21 NUTS-3 regions. Source Eurostat.