Ireland vs Portugal: Livestock density
Ireland
5.05 million
in 2023
Portugal
3.86 million
in 2023
Ireland rank
10th
Portugal rank
13th
Livestock density over time
- Ireland
- Portugal
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 5.05 million against 3.86 million in Portugal, a difference of 1.19 million.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.3 times Portugal's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 10th and Portugal ranks 13th of 30 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 | 4.18 million | 3.58 million | 603,045 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 4.94 million | 3.65 million | 1.29 million | Ireland |
| 2020s | 4.99 million | 3.91 million | 1.07 million | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher livestock density, Ireland or Portugal?
- Ireland, at 5.05 million against 3.86 million in Portugal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in livestock density between Ireland and Portugal?
- 1.19 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 livestock density?
- Ireland ranks 10th and Portugal ranks 13th of 30 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.