Netherlands vs Switzerland: Grazing livestock density
Netherlands
1.03 million Hectare
in 2023
Switzerland
744,860 Hectare
in 2020
Netherlands rank
16th
Switzerland rank
19th
Grazing livestock density over time
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 1.03 million Hectare against 744,860 Hectare in Switzerland, a difference of 284,020 Hectare.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.4 times Switzerland's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 16th and Switzerland ranks 19th of 40 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.14 million Hectare | 760,625 Hectare | 382,320 Hectare | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 1.09 million Hectare | 751,610 Hectare | 339,675 Hectare | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 1.06 million Hectare | 744,860 Hectare | 310,910 Hectare | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher grazing livestock density, Netherlands or Switzerland?
- Netherlands, at 1.03 million Hectare against 744,860 Hectare in Switzerland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in grazing livestock density between Netherlands and Switzerland?
- 284,020 Hectare, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Switzerland?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2020.
- How do Netherlands and Switzerland rank globally for grazing livestock density?
- Netherlands ranks 16th and Switzerland ranks 19th of 40 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.