Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Denmark
Denmark: Animal populations by NUTS 2 region was 1,400 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
1,400 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
18th
of 47 countries
All-time high
3,055 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1977
All-time low
1,400 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2025
Years of data
47
1977–2025
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Denmark, 1977–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
Denmark recorded 1,400 Thousand heads (animals) for animal populations by nuts 2 region in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 47 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Denmark peaked at 3,055 Thousand heads (animals) in 1977 and was at its lowest, 1,400 Thousand heads (animals), in 2025.
That places Denmark 18th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 47 years of available data.
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 3,055 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1978 | 3,052 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.1% |
| 1979 | 2,944 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 2,921 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 2,890 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 2,857 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.1% |
| 1983 | 2,876 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 2,704 Thousand heads (animals) | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 2,623 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 2,490 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.1% |
| 1987 | 2,323 Thousand heads (animals) | -6.7% |
| 1988 | 2,230 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.0% |
| 1989 | 2,232 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 2,241 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 2,222 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 2,180 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 2,115 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 2,082 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 2,094 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 2,052 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 2,026 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 1,968 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 1,976 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 1,891 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.3% |
| 2001 | 1,840 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 1,740 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.4% |
| 2003 | 1,681 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 1,597 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 1,545 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 1,570 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 1,621 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 1,630 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 1,612 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 1,607 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 1,583 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 1,553 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 1,566 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 1,554 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 1,558 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 1,530 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 1,500 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 1,500 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1,480 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 1,466 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 1,435 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 1,414 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 1,400 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 1,400 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 883 Thousand heads (animals), 1.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 1,400 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,367 Thousand heads (animals), 1.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,017 Thousand heads (animals) | 2,944 Thousand heads (animals) | 3,055 Thousand heads (animals) | 3 |
| 1980s | 2,615 Thousand heads (animals) | 2,230 Thousand heads (animals) | 2,921 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,096 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,968 Thousand heads (animals) | 2,241 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,686 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,545 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,891 Thousand heads (animals) | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,569 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,500 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,630 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,449 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,400 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,500 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 15 Romania 1,813 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 16 Switzerland 1,532 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 17 Portugal 1,472 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 19 Czechia 1,390 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 20 Sweden 1,345 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 21 Hungary 883 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Denmark
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.61 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 261,283 people (2100)
- Population density 146.58 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2287 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4223 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal populations by nuts 2 region in Denmark?
- Animal populations by nuts 2 region in Denmark was 1,400 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 3,055 Thousand heads (animals) in 1977.
- What is the lowest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,400 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025.
- How does Denmark rank for animal populations by nuts 2 region?
- Denmark ranks 18th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is animal populations by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Animal populations by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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