Denmark: More pigs counted in June 2025
According to current data from the Danish Statistics Office, the Danish pig population increased again on June 1, 2025, compared to the previous year's census. Increases were recorded for both fattening pigs and piglets. The sow population remained unchanged.
According to current data from the Danish Statistics Office, the Danish pig population as of June 1, 2025, amounted to approximately 11.89 million animals. This represents an increase of 5.6% compared to the previous year's figure of June 2024.
The increase was particularly significant among fattening pigs over 50 kg, with an increase of 11.5% in this category. The number of weaned pigs under 50 kg also increased by 5.4%, while the number of suckling piglets increased by 2.8%.
The breeding herd—especially the number of pregnant sows—remained unchanged compared to the previous year. The Danish sow population totals approximately 1.15 million animals. According to the Danish Statistics Office, the increase in piglets, despite the constant number of sows, is due to increased efficiency in sow management.
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