Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Denmark
Denmark: Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit was 156,440 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
156,440 Livestock unit (LSU)
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
6th
of 25 countries
All-time high
164,030 Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2020
All-time low
115,590 Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2013
Years of data
5
2010–2023
Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Denmark, 2010–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Livestock unit (LSU).
Analysis
The most recent figure for organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Denmark is 156,440 Livestock unit (LSU), measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and up 35.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Denmark peaked at 164,030 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2020 and was at its lowest, 115,590 Livestock unit (LSU), in 2013.
That places Denmark 6th out of 25 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Livestock unit (LSU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 116,620 Livestock unit (LSU) | — |
| 2013 | 115,590 Livestock unit (LSU) | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 151,950 Livestock unit (LSU) | +31.5% |
| 2020 | 164,030 Livestock unit (LSU) | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 156,440 Livestock unit (LSU) | -4.6% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 156,440 Livestock unit (LSU) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 73,710 Livestock unit (LSU), 2.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 156,440 Livestock unit (LSU) is above the median for high income countries, which is 72,300 Livestock unit (LSU), 2.2× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 128,053 Livestock unit (LSU) | 115,590 Livestock unit (LSU) | 151,950 Livestock unit (LSU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 160,235 Livestock unit (LSU) | 156,440 Livestock unit (LSU) | 164,030 Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More economy & growth data for Denmark
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9574 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 30.70 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0723 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5,136 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 18.24 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 121.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 3,052 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 17.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Denmark?
- Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Denmark was 156,440 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 164,030 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2020.
- What is the lowest organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 115,590 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2013.
- How does Denmark rank for organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit?
- Denmark ranks 6th out of 25 countries with data for 2023.
- Is organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.3%. 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 Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit, economic size of the farm and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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