138K
20195.81M
2019■ Sheep ■ People
More People Than Sheep
Highest Sheep Pop.
188K
1991Lowest Sheep Pop.
47.2K
1961Max sheep per person
0.04
1991Min sheep per person
0.01
1982Summary
The sheep population of Denmark grew from 47,164 in 1961 to 138,010 in 2019 — a 193% increase over six decades. The flock peaked at 188,400 in 1991. In 2019, there was 1 sheep for every 42.1 people.
Fun Sheep Fact
Denmark is home to the Danish Landrace sheep, woolly comedians that have been keeping farmers entertained for centuries. These hardy flock members are absolutely un-baa-lievable at surviving cold weather, making them perfect for Scandinavian farms!
Sheep Population (1961-2021)
Sheep & People (% of combined)
Year by Year
| Year | Sheep | People | Sheep per person | Persons per sheep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 138,010138K | 5,814,4225.81M | 0.02 | 42.13 |
| 2018 | 143,797144K | 5,793,6365.79M | 0.02 | 40.29 |
| 2017 | 154,129154K | 5,764,9805.76M | 0.03 | 37.40 |
| 2016 | 147,209147K | 5,728,0105.73M | 0.03 | 38.91 |
| 2015 | 144,418144K | 5,683,4835.68M | 0.03 | 39.35 |
| 2014 | 153,482153K | 5,643,4755.64M | 0.03 | 36.77 |
| 2013 | 151,300151K | 5,614,9325.61M | 0.03 | 37.11 |
| 2012 | 153,691154K | 5,591,5725.59M | 0.03 | 36.38 |
| 2011 | 143,890144K | 5,570,5725.57M | 0.03 | 38.71 |
| 2010 | 159,626160K | 5,547,6835.55M | 0.03 | 34.75 |
| 2009 | 103,977104K | 5,523,0955.52M | 0.02 | 53.12 |
| 2008 | 136,049136K | 5,493,6215.49M | 0.02 | 40.38 |
| 2007 | 156,503157K | 5,461,4385.46M | 0.03 | 34.90 |
| 2006 | 170,013170K | 5,437,2725.44M | 0.03 | 31.98 |
| 2005 | 173,203173K | 5,419,4325.42M | 0.03 | 31.29 |
| 2004 | 140,950141K | 5,404,5235.4M | 0.03 | 38.34 |
| 2003 | 143,699144K | 5,390,5745.39M | 0.03 | 37.51 |
| 2002 | 131,063131K | 5,375,9315.38M | 0.02 | 41.02 |
| 2001 | 151,855152K | 5,358,7835.36M | 0.03 | 35.29 |
| 2000 | 145,000145K | 5,339,6165.34M | 0.03 | 36.82 |
| 1999 | 142,900143K | 5,321,7995.32M | 0.03 | 37.24 |
| 1998 | 156,000156K | 5,304,2195.3M | 0.03 | 34.00 |
| 1997 | 142,000142K | 5,284,9915.28M | 0.03 | 37.22 |
| 1996 | 170,000170K | 5,263,0745.26M | 0.03 | 30.96 |
| 1995 | 145,000145K | 5,233,3735.23M | 0.03 | 36.09 |
| 1994 | 145,000145K | 5,206,1805.21M | 0.03 | 35.90 |
| 1993 | 157,000157K | 5,188,6285.19M | 0.03 | 33.05 |
| 1992 | 182,000182K | 5,171,3705.17M | 0.04 | 28.41 |
| 1991 | 188,400188K | 5,154,2985.15M | 0.04 | 27.36 |
| 1990 | 159,000159K | 5,140,9395.14M | 0.03 | 32.33 |
| 1989 | 144,000144K | 5,132,5945.13M | 0.03 | 35.64 |
| 1988 | 124,000124K | 5,129,5165.13M | 0.02 | 41.37 |
| 1987 | 101,000101K | 5,127,0245.13M | 0.02 | 50.76 |
| 1986 | 52,00052K | 5,120,5345.12M | 0.01 | 98.47 |
| 1985 | 52,00052K | 5,113,6915.11M | 0.01 | 98.34 |
| 1984 | 55,00055K | 5,111,6195.11M | 0.01 | 92.94 |
| 1983 | 52,00052K | 5,114,2975.11M | 0.01 | 98.35 |
| 1982 | 49,00049K | 5,117,8105.12M | 0.01 | 104.45 |
| 1981 | 55,16755.2K | 5,121,5725.12M | 0.01 | 92.84 |
| 1980 | 56,00056K | 5,123,0275.12M | 0.01 | 91.48 |
| 1979 | 53,96354K | 5,116,8015.12M | 0.01 | 94.82 |
| 1978 | 55,50955.5K | 5,104,2485.1M | 0.01 | 91.95 |
| 1977 | 56,25356.3K | 5,088,4195.09M | 0.01 | 90.46 |
| 1976 | 59,48559.5K | 5,072,5965.07M | 0.01 | 85.28 |
| 1975 | 60,86160.9K | 5,059,8625.06M | 0.01 | 83.14 |
| 1974 | 58,98759K | 5,045,2975.05M | 0.01 | 85.53 |
| 1973 | 55,82455.8K | 5,021,8615.02M | 0.01 | 89.96 |
| 1972 | 51,82751.8K | 4,991,5964.99M | 0.01 | 96.31 |
| 1971 | 56,67456.7K | 4,963,1264.96M | 0.01 | 87.57 |
| 1970 | 69,61069.6K | 4,928,7574.93M | 0.01 | 70.81 |
| 1969 | 89,84789.8K | 4,891,8604.89M | 0.02 | 54.45 |
| 1968 | 109,884110K | 4,864,8834.86M | 0.02 | 44.27 |
| 1967 | 122,096122K | 4,835,3544.84M | 0.03 | 39.60 |
| 1966 | 112,126112K | 4,797,3814.8M | 0.02 | 42.79 |
| 1965 | 92,95793K | 4,759,0124.76M | 0.02 | 51.20 |
| 1964 | 71,23571.2K | 4,722,0724.72M | 0.02 | 66.29 |
| 1963 | 61,25661.3K | 4,684,4834.68M | 0.01 | 76.47 |
| 1962 | 52,15852.2K | 4,647,7274.65M | 0.01 | 89.11 |
| 1961 | 47,16447.2K | 4,611,6874.61M | 0.01 | 97.78 |
