Facts and figures

Headquarter Denmark
International International production facilities in six countries.
Affiliates or offices in 81 countries.
Workforce More than 27,068 employees (December 2008).
Approximately 48% of employees are located in Denmark (13,050) and 52% in the rest of the world (North America: 3,727, Japan & Oceania: 1,033, International Operations: 5,587, Europe: 3,671).
17% within research and development 30% in production and production administration 34% in international sales and marketing 19% in administration.
Product areasDiabetes care
Haemostasis management (NovoSeven® )
Growth hormone therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)


Sales*45,553
Sales by business segment*Diabetes care 33,356
Biopharmaceuticals 12,197
Sales by region*Europe 17,219
North America 15,154
International Operations 8,425
Japan & Oceania 4,755

* million Danish kroner, year results 2008

Novo Nordisk A/S
Bagsværd, Denmark,
CVR nr. 24 25 67 90