Livestock density in Hungary
Hungary: Livestock density was 5.09 million Hectare in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
5.09 million Hectare
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
11th
of 39 countries
All-time high
5.09 million Hectare
in 2023
All-time low
4.23 million Hectare
in 2007
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock density in Hungary, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for livestock density in Hungary is 5.09 million Hectare, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock density in Hungary peaked at 5.09 million Hectare in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4.23 million Hectare, in 2007.
That places Hungary 11th out of 39 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Livestock density in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.27 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 4.23 million Hectare | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 4.69 million Hectare | +10.8% |
| 2013 | 4.66 million Hectare | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 4.67 million Hectare | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 4.92 million Hectare | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 5.09 million Hectare | +3.4% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 5.09 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.91 million Hectare, 1.7× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 5.09 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.85 million Hectare, 1.8× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.25 million Hectare | 4.23 million Hectare | 4.27 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.67 million Hectare | 4.66 million Hectare | 4.69 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 5.00 million Hectare | 4.92 million Hectare | 5.09 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More agriculture & rural data for Hungary
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0265 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.58 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2931 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 0.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock density in Hungary?
- Livestock density in Hungary was 5.09 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock density recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 5.09 million Hectare in 2023.
- What is the lowest livestock density recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.23 million Hectare in 2007.
- How does Hungary rank for livestock density?
- Hungary ranks 11th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock density rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Hungary 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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