Livestock density in Austria
Austria: Livestock density was 2.57 million Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
2.57 million Hectare
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
21st
of 39 countries
All-time high
3.27 million Hectare
in 2005
All-time low
2.57 million Hectare
in 2023
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock density in Austria, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
In 2023, livestock density in Austria stood at 2.57 million Hectare. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock density in Austria peaked at 3.27 million Hectare in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.57 million Hectare, in 2023.
Austria ranks 21st of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Livestock density in Austria, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.27 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 3.19 million Hectare | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 2.88 million Hectare | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 2.73 million Hectare | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 2.67 million Hectare | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 2.60 million Hectare | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 2.57 million Hectare | -1.2% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 2.57 million Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.91 million Hectare, 88% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Austria's 2.57 million Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.85 million Hectare, 90% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.23 million Hectare | 3.19 million Hectare | 3.27 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.76 million Hectare | 2.67 million Hectare | 2.88 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.59 million Hectare | 2.57 million Hectare | 2.60 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More agriculture & rural data for Austria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0126 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 791 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4906 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3028 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock density in Austria?
- Livestock density in Austria was 2.57 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock density recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.27 million Hectare in 2005.
- What is the lowest livestock density recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.57 million Hectare in 2023.
- How does Austria rank for livestock density?
- Austria ranks 21st out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock density rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Livestock density. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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