Grazing livestock density in Netherlands
Netherlands: Grazing livestock density was 1.03 million Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Grazing livestock density in Netherlands, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for grazing livestock density in Netherlands is 1.03 million Hectare, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grazing livestock density in Netherlands peaked at 1.15 million Hectare in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.03 million Hectare, in 2023.
That places Netherlands 16th out of 40 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Grazing livestock density in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.15 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 1.14 million Hectare | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 1.11 million Hectare | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 1.09 million Hectare | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 1.07 million Hectare | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 1.06 million Hectare | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 1.03 million Hectare | -2.5% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 1.03 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 744,860 Hectare, 1.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 1.03 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 723,465 Hectare, 1.4× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.14 million Hectare | 1.14 million Hectare | 1.15 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.09 million Hectare | 1.07 million Hectare | 1.11 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 1.04 million Hectare | 1.03 million Hectare | 1.06 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More agriculture & rural data for Netherlands
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0168 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,240 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -6.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0406 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is grazing livestock density in Netherlands?
- Grazing livestock density in Netherlands was 1.03 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest grazing livestock density recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 1.15 million Hectare in 2005.
- What is the lowest grazing livestock density recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.03 million Hectare in 2023.
- How does Netherlands rank for grazing livestock density?
- Netherlands ranks 16th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is grazing livestock density rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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