Livestock density in Denmark

Denmark: Livestock density was 2.63 million Hectare in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
2.63 million Hectare
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
20th
of 39 countries
All-time high
2.71 million Hectare
in 2005
All-time low
2.61 million Hectare
in 2016
Years of data
7
2005–2023

Livestock density in Denmark, 2005–2023

01.0M2.0M3.0M2005201420232005: 2.7M Hectare2007: 2.7M Hectare2010: 2.6M Hectare2013: 2.6M Hectare2016: 2.6M Hectare2020: 2.6M Hectare2023: 2.6M Hectare

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.

Analysis

The most recent figure for livestock density in Denmark is 2.63 million Hectare, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, livestock density in Denmark peaked at 2.71 million Hectare in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.61 million Hectare, in 2016.

Denmark ranks 20th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Livestock density in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Livestock density in Denmark, 2005 to 2023.
Year Hectare Change
2005 2.71 million Hectare —
2007 2.66 million Hectare -1.7%
2010 2.65 million Hectare -0.6%
2013 2.62 million Hectare -1.0%
2016 2.61 million Hectare -0.2%
2020 2.63 million Hectare +0.6%
2023 2.63 million Hectare -0.1%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 2.63 million Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.91 million Hectare, 90% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 2.63 million Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.85 million Hectare, 92% of the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.69 million Hectare 2.66 million Hectare 2.71 million Hectare 2
2010s 2.63 million Hectare 2.61 million Hectare 2.65 million Hectare 3
2020s 2.63 million Hectare 2.63 million Hectare 2.63 million Hectare 2

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 17 Sweden 2.98 million Hectare compare
  2. 18 Lithuania 2.85 million Hectare compare
  3. 18 Lithuania 2.85 million Hectare compare
  4. 21 Austria 2.57 million Hectare compare
  5. 22 Finland 2.26 million Hectare compare
  6. 23 Latvia 1.97 million Hectare compare
  7. 23 Latvia 1.97 million Hectare compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is livestock density in Denmark?
Livestock density in Denmark was 2.63 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest livestock density recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 2.71 million Hectare in 2005.
What is the lowest livestock density recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 2.61 million Hectare in 2016.
How does Denmark rank for livestock density?
Denmark ranks 20th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
Is livestock density rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Livestock density. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Livestock density
Unit
Hectare
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
40 places, 273 data points, 2005–2023
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