Grazing livestock density in France
France: Grazing livestock density was 11.50 million Hectare in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
11.50 million Hectare
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
2nd
of 40 countries
All-time high
12.05 million Hectare
in 2005
All-time low
11.27 million Hectare
in 2016
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Grazing livestock density in France, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for grazing livestock density in France is 11.50 million Hectare, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grazing livestock density in France peaked at 12.05 million Hectare in 2005 and was at its lowest, 11.27 million Hectare, in 2016.
France ranks 2nd of 40 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Grazing livestock density in France, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12.05 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 11.90 million Hectare | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 11.72 million Hectare | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 11.48 million Hectare | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 11.27 million Hectare | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 11.71 million Hectare | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 11.50 million Hectare | -1.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 11.50 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 744,860 Hectare, 15.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- France's 11.50 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 723,465 Hectare, 15.9× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.98 million Hectare | 11.90 million Hectare | 12.05 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 11.49 million Hectare | 11.27 million Hectare | 11.72 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 11.61 million Hectare | 11.50 million Hectare | 11.71 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 49.00 million Hectare compare
- 3 United Kingdom 8.71 million Hectare compare
- 3 United Kingdom 8.71 million Hectare compare
- 5 Spain 7.25 million Hectare compare
More agriculture & rural data for France
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.014 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.033 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2115 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is grazing livestock density in France?
- Grazing livestock density in France was 11.50 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest grazing livestock density recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 12.05 million Hectare in 2005.
- What is the lowest grazing livestock density recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.27 million Hectare in 2016.
- How does France rank for grazing livestock density?
- France ranks 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is grazing livestock density rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Grazing livestock density. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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