Belgium vs Netherlands: Livestock density

Belgium
1.35 million Hectare
in 2023
Netherlands
1.81 million Hectare
in 2023
Belgium rank
24th
Netherlands rank
22nd

Livestock density over time

  • Belgium
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 1.81 million Hectare against 1.35 million Hectare in Belgium, a difference of 452,720 Hectare.

That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.3 times Belgium's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 24th and Netherlands ranks 22nd of 28 countries.

Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 1.38 million Hectare 1.94 million Hectare 556,190 Hectare Netherlands
2010s 1.34 million Hectare 1.84 million Hectare 498,670 Hectare Netherlands
2020s 1.36 million Hectare 1.81 million Hectare 451,250 Hectare Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher livestock density, Belgium or Netherlands?
Netherlands, at 1.81 million Hectare against 1.35 million Hectare in Belgium as of 2023.
What is the difference in livestock density between Belgium and Netherlands?
452,720 Hectare, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
7 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for livestock density?
Belgium ranks 24th and Netherlands ranks 22nd of 28 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Livestock density. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Livestock density
Unit
Hectare
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
31 places, 213 data points, 2005–2023
Last refreshed