Livestock density in Finland
Finland: Livestock density was 2.26 million Hectare in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
2.26 million Hectare
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
22nd
of 39 countries
All-time high
2.29 million Hectare
in 2007
All-time low
2.19 million Hectare
in 2016
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock density in Finland, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for livestock density in Finland is 2.26 million Hectare, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock density in Finland peaked at 2.29 million Hectare in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.19 million Hectare, in 2016.
Finland ranks 22nd of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Livestock density in Finland, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.26 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 2.29 million Hectare | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 2.29 million Hectare | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 2.26 million Hectare | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 2.19 million Hectare | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 2.28 million Hectare | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 2.26 million Hectare | -0.8% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 2.26 million Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.91 million Hectare, 78% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Finland's 2.26 million Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.85 million Hectare, 80% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.28 million Hectare | 2.26 million Hectare | 2.29 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.25 million Hectare | 2.19 million Hectare | 2.29 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.27 million Hectare | 2.26 million Hectare | 2.28 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More agriculture & rural data for Finland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0261 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,466 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5476 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2548 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 7.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock density in Finland?
- Livestock density in Finland was 2.26 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock density recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.29 million Hectare in 2007.
- What is the lowest livestock density recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.19 million Hectare in 2016.
- How does Finland rank for livestock density?
- Finland ranks 22nd out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock density rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Finland 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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