Denmark vs Spain: Pig population

Denmark
12,186 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2008
Spain
24,639 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2008
Denmark rank
5th
Spain rank
2nd

Pig population over time

  • Denmark
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 24,639 Thousand heads (animals) against 12,186 Thousand heads (animals) in Denmark, a difference of 12,453 Thousand heads (animals).

That makes Spain's figure about 2.0 times Denmark's.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 5th and Spain ranks 2nd of 22 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Spain Difference Ahead
1980s 9,160 Thousand heads (animals) 14,430 Thousand heads (animals) 5,269 Thousand heads (animals) Spain
1990s 10,503 Thousand heads (animals) 18,247 Thousand heads (animals) 7,744 Thousand heads (animals) Spain
2000s 12,730 Thousand heads (animals) 24,151 Thousand heads (animals) 11,421 Thousand heads (animals) Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pig population, Denmark or Spain?
Spain, at 24,639 Thousand heads (animals) against 12,186 Thousand heads (animals) in Denmark as of 2008.
What is the difference in pig population between Denmark and Spain?
12,453 Thousand heads (animals), with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Spain?
25 years are reported by both, from 1984 to 2008.
How do Denmark and Spain rank globally for pig population?
Denmark ranks 5th and Spain ranks 2nd of 22 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Pig population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Pig population
Unit
Thousand heads (animals)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
22 places, 426 data points, 1969–2008
Last refreshed