Grazing livestock density in Latvia
Latvia: Grazing livestock density was 610,150 Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
610,150 Hectare
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
22nd
of 40 countries
All-time high
678,730 Hectare
in 2007
All-time low
608,480 Hectare
in 2010
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Grazing livestock density in Latvia, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 610,150 Hectare for grazing livestock density in 2023.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grazing livestock density in Latvia peaked at 678,730 Hectare in 2007 and was at its lowest, 608,480 Hectare, in 2010.
That places Latvia 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Grazing livestock density in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 661,140 Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 678,730 Hectare | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 608,480 Hectare | -10.4% |
| 2013 | 642,320 Hectare | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 638,830 Hectare | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 612,830 Hectare | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 610,150 Hectare | -0.4% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 610,150 Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 744,860 Hectare, 82% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 610,150 Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 723,465 Hectare, 84% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 669,935 Hectare | 661,140 Hectare | 678,730 Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 629,877 Hectare | 608,480 Hectare | 642,320 Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 611,490 Hectare | 610,150 Hectare | 612,830 Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More agriculture & rural data for Latvia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,055 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3137 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is grazing livestock density in Latvia?
- Grazing livestock density in Latvia was 610,150 Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest grazing livestock density recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 678,730 Hectare in 2007.
- What is the lowest grazing livestock density recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 608,480 Hectare in 2010.
- How does Latvia rank for grazing livestock density?
- Latvia ranks 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is grazing livestock density rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia 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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