| Cover | Jan. 16, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 16, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-39280 |
| Entity Registrant Name | DANIMER SCIENTIFIC, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001779020 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-1924518 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 140 Industrial Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Bainbridge |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 39817 |
| City Area Code | (229) |
| Local Phone Number | 243-7075 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | DNMR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
