Chickens — Stocks in Europe
Europe: Chickens — Stocks was 2.55 million 1000 An in 2024. ▲ Rising
Chickens — Stocks in Europe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
In 2024, chickens — stocks in Europe stood at 2.55 million 1000 An. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chickens — stocks in Europe peaked at 2.55 million 1000 An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.33 million 1000 An, in 1961.
That places Europe 9th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Chickens — Stocks in Europe, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.33 million 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 1.38 million 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1963 | 1.41 million 1000 An | +2.5% |
| 1964 | 1.38 million 1000 An | -2.7% |
| 1965 | 1.39 million 1000 An | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 1.40 million 1000 An | +0.5% |
| 1967 | 1.46 million 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 1.51 million 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 1969 | 1.54 million 1000 An | +2.0% |
| 1970 | 1.64 million 1000 An | +6.7% |
| 1971 | 1.75 million 1000 An | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 1.79 million 1000 An | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 1.84 million 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 1.91 million 1000 An | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 1.94 million 1000 An | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 1.94 million 1000 An | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 2.00 million 1000 An | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 2.07 million 1000 An | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 2.16 million 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 1980 | 2.20 million 1000 An | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 2.27 million 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 2.31 million 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 2.34 million 1000 An | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 2.34 million 1000 An | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 2.40 million 1000 An | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 2.42 million 1000 An | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 2.46 million 1000 An | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 2.49 million 1000 An | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 2.48 million 1000 An | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 2.46 million 1000 An | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 2.46 million 1000 An | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 2.20 million 1000 An | -10.2% |
| 1993 | 2.15 million 1000 An | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 2.01 million 1000 An | -6.6% |
| 1995 | 1.91 million 1000 An | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 1.92 million 1000 An | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 1.82 million 1000 An | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 1.82 million 1000 An | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 1.81 million 1000 An | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 1.79 million 1000 An | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 1.78 million 1000 An | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 1.93 million 1000 An | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 1.88 million 1000 An | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 1.86 million 1000 An | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 1.87 million 1000 An | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 1.89 million 1000 An | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 1.92 million 1000 An | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 1.95 million 1000 An | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 2.01 million 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 2.15 million 1000 An | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 2.17 million 1000 An | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 2.18 million 1000 An | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 2.30 million 1000 An | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 2.28 million 1000 An | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 2.36 million 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 2.44 million 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 2.49 million 1000 An | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 2.51 million 1000 An | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 2.53 million 1000 An | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 2.55 million 1000 An | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 2.48 million 1000 An | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 2.49 million 1000 An | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 2.46 million 1000 An | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 2.55 million 1000 An | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.42 million 1000 An | 1.33 million 1000 An | 1.54 million 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.90 million 1000 An | 1.64 million 1000 An | 2.16 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.37 million 1000 An | 2.20 million 1000 An | 2.49 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.06 million 1000 An | 1.81 million 1000 An | 2.46 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.89 million 1000 An | 1.78 million 1000 An | 2.01 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.34 million 1000 An | 2.15 million 1000 An | 2.53 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.51 million 1000 An | 2.46 million 1000 An | 2.55 million 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe
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- Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -7.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) -0.7863 % change on previous year (2024)
- Raw milk of cattle — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -0.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Potatoes — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) 1.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Gross Production Value (constant) -10.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 0.5683 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chickens — stocks in Europe?
- Chickens — stocks in Europe was 2.55 million 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chickens — stocks recorded in Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 2.55 million 1000 An in 2024.
- What is the lowest chickens — stocks recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.33 million 1000 An in 1961.
- How does Europe rank for chickens — stocks?
- Europe ranks 9th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chickens — stocks rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Europe data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Chickens — Stocks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.