Grazing livestock density in Spain
Spain: Grazing livestock density was 7.25 million Hectare in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
7.25 million Hectare
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
5th
of 40 countries
All-time high
7.42 million Hectare
in 2020
All-time low
5.35 million Hectare
in 2007
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Grazing livestock density in Spain, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
Spain recorded 7.25 million Hectare for grazing livestock density in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and up 35.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grazing livestock density in Spain peaked at 7.42 million Hectare in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.35 million Hectare, in 2007.
That places Spain 5th out of 40 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Grazing livestock density in Spain, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.52 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 5.35 million Hectare | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 5.61 million Hectare | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 5.36 million Hectare | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 5.51 million Hectare | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 7.42 million Hectare | +34.7% |
| 2023 | 7.25 million Hectare | -2.3% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 7.25 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 744,860 Hectare, 9.7× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Spain's 7.25 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 723,465 Hectare, 10.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.44 million Hectare | 5.35 million Hectare | 5.52 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.49 million Hectare | 5.36 million Hectare | 5.61 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 7.34 million Hectare | 7.25 million Hectare | 7.42 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More agriculture & rural data for Spain
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0268 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,036 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0113 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1949 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is grazing livestock density in Spain?
- Grazing livestock density in Spain was 7.25 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest grazing livestock density recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 7.42 million Hectare in 2020.
- What is the lowest grazing livestock density recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.35 million Hectare in 2007.
- How does Spain rank for grazing livestock density?
- Spain ranks 5th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is grazing livestock density rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Spain 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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