Ireland vs Portugal: Grazing livestock density
Ireland
4.51 million
in 2023
Portugal
1.96 million
in 2023
Ireland rank
6th
Portugal rank
9th
Grazing livestock density over time
- Ireland
- Portugal
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 4.51 million against 1.96 million in Portugal, a difference of 2.55 million.
That makes Ireland's figure about 2.3 times Portugal's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 6th and Portugal ranks 9th of 31 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.75 million | 1.75 million | 2.00 million | Ireland |
| 2010s | 3.99 million | 1.82 million | 2.17 million | Ireland |
| 2020s | 4.23 million | 1.94 million | 2.30 million | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher grazing livestock density, Ireland or Portugal?
- Ireland, at 4.51 million against 1.96 million in Portugal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in grazing livestock density between Ireland and Portugal?
- 2.55 million, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Portugal?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Portugal rank globally for grazing livestock density?
- Ireland ranks 6th and Portugal ranks 9th of 31 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Grazing livestock density. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.