Livestock density in Belgium
Belgium: Livestock density was 1.35 million Hectare in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
1.35 million Hectare
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
31st
of 39 countries
All-time high
1.39 million Hectare
in 2005
All-time low
1.31 million Hectare
in 2013
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock density in Belgium, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
In 2023, livestock density in Belgium stood at 1.35 million Hectare.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock density in Belgium peaked at 1.39 million Hectare in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.31 million Hectare, in 2013.
That places Belgium 31st out of 39 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Livestock density in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.39 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 1.37 million Hectare | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 1.36 million Hectare | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 1.31 million Hectare | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 1.35 million Hectare | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 1.37 million Hectare | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 1.35 million Hectare | -1.1% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 1.35 million Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.91 million Hectare, 46% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 1.35 million Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.85 million Hectare, 48% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.38 million Hectare | 1.37 million Hectare | 1.39 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.34 million Hectare | 1.31 million Hectare | 1.36 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 1.36 million Hectare | 1.35 million Hectare | 1.37 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More agriculture & rural data for Belgium
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.3325 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0073 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 443.58 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2138 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1233 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.2% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock density in Belgium?
- Livestock density in Belgium was 1.35 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock density recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 1.39 million Hectare in 2005.
- What is the lowest livestock density recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.31 million Hectare in 2013.
- How does Belgium rank for livestock density?
- Belgium ranks 31st out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock density rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Belgium 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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