Livestock density in Italy
Italy: Livestock density was 12.42 million Hectare in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
12.42 million Hectare
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
10th
of 39 countries
All-time high
12.86 million Hectare
in 2010
All-time low
12.10 million Hectare
in 2013
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock density in Italy, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for livestock density in Italy is 12.42 million Hectare, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock density in Italy peaked at 12.86 million Hectare in 2010 and was at its lowest, 12.10 million Hectare, in 2013.
That places Italy 10th out of 39 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Livestock density in Italy, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12.71 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 12.74 million Hectare | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 12.86 million Hectare | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 12.10 million Hectare | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 12.60 million Hectare | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 12.52 million Hectare | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 12.42 million Hectare | -0.8% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 12.42 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.91 million Hectare, 4.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Italy's 12.42 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.85 million Hectare, 4.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.73 million Hectare | 12.71 million Hectare | 12.74 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.52 million Hectare | 12.10 million Hectare | 12.86 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 12.47 million Hectare | 12.42 million Hectare | 12.52 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More agriculture & rural data for Italy
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0207 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.54 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3131 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3032 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock density in Italy?
- Livestock density in Italy was 12.42 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock density recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 12.86 million Hectare in 2010.
- What is the lowest livestock density recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.10 million Hectare in 2013.
- How does Italy rank for livestock density?
- Italy ranks 10th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock density rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy 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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