Pig population in Denmark
Denmark: Pig population was 12,186 Thousand heads (animals) in 2008. ▲ Rising
Latest (2008)
12,186 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 10.4%
World rank
6th
of 27 countries
All-time high
13,599 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2007
All-time low
0 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1973
Years of data
36
1973–2008
Pig population in Denmark, 1973–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
The most recent figure for pig population in Denmark is 12,186 Thousand heads (animals), measured in 2008.
That represents a change of down 10.4% on the previous year and up 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pig population in Denmark peaked at 13,599 Thousand heads (animals) in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 Thousand heads (animals), in 1973.
Denmark ranks 6th of 27 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 36 years of available data.
Pig population in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1974 | 8,167 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1975 | 8,105 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 7,969 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.7% |
| 1977 | 8,047 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.0% |
| 1978 | 8,528 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 9,279 Thousand heads (animals) | +8.8% |
| 1980 | 9,683 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 9,697 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 9,306 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 9,413 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 8,699 Thousand heads (animals) | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 9,278 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 9,417 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 9,160 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.7% |
| 1988 | 9,055 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 9,353 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 9,269 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.9% |
| 1991 | 9,489 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 10,137 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 10,435 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 10,429 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 10,727 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 10,602 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 10,965 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 11,365 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 11,610 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 11,695 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 12,686 Thousand heads (animals) | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 12,921 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 12,624 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 13,119 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 13,125 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 12,615 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 13,599 Thousand heads (animals) | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 12,186 Thousand heads (animals) | -10.4% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 12,186 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,658 Thousand heads (animals), 3.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 12,186 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,585 Thousand heads (animals), 3.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,156 Thousand heads (animals) | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | 9,279 Thousand heads (animals) | 7 |
| 1980s | 9,306 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,699 Thousand heads (animals) | 9,697 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,503 Thousand heads (animals) | 9,269 Thousand heads (animals) | 11,610 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,730 Thousand heads (animals) | 11,695 Thousand heads (animals) | 13,599 Thousand heads (animals) | 9 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 3 France 16,064 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 4 Poland 15,687 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 4 Poland 15,687 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 7 Netherlands 12,029 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 7 Netherlands 12,029 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 9 United Kingdom 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 9 United Kingdom 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Denmark
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1645 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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 pig population in Denmark?
- Pig population in Denmark was 12,186 Thousand heads (animals) in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pig population recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 13,599 Thousand heads (animals) in 2007.
- What is the lowest pig population recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Thousand heads (animals) in 1973.
- How does Denmark rank for pig population?
- Denmark ranks 6th out of 27 countries with data for 2008.
- Is pig population rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Pig population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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