Livestock density in Greece
Greece: Livestock density was 4.01 million Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
4.01 million Hectare
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
14th
of 39 countries
All-time high
5.18 million Hectare
in 2010
All-time low
3.92 million Hectare
in 2020
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock density in Greece, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
Greece recorded 4.01 million Hectare for livestock density in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and down 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock density in Greece peaked at 5.18 million Hectare in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3.92 million Hectare, in 2020.
That places Greece 14th out of 39 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Livestock density in Greece, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.98 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 4.08 million Hectare | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 5.18 million Hectare | +27.0% |
| 2013 | 4.86 million Hectare | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 4.55 million Hectare | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 3.92 million Hectare | -14.0% |
| 2023 | 4.01 million Hectare | +2.4% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 4.01 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.91 million Hectare, 1.4× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Greece's 4.01 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.85 million Hectare, 1.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.03 million Hectare | 3.98 million Hectare | 4.08 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.86 million Hectare | 4.55 million Hectare | 5.18 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 3.96 million Hectare | 3.92 million Hectare | 4.01 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More agriculture & rural data for Greece
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0357 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 962.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2078 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock density in Greece?
- Livestock density in Greece was 4.01 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock density recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 5.18 million Hectare in 2010.
- What is the lowest livestock density recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.92 million Hectare in 2020.
- How does Greece rank for livestock density?
- Greece ranks 14th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock density rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Greece 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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