Livestock density in Latvia
Latvia: Livestock density was 1.97 million Hectare in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
1.97 million Hectare
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
23rd
of 39 countries
All-time high
1.97 million Hectare
in 2023
All-time low
1.70 million Hectare
in 2005
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock density in Latvia, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
In 2023, livestock density in Latvia stood at 1.97 million Hectare. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock density in Latvia peaked at 1.97 million Hectare in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.70 million Hectare, in 2005.
Latvia ranks 23rd of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Livestock density in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.70 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 1.77 million Hectare | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 1.80 million Hectare | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 1.88 million Hectare | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 1.93 million Hectare | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 1.97 million Hectare | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 1.97 million Hectare | +0.0% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 1.97 million Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.91 million Hectare, 68% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 1.97 million Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.85 million Hectare, 69% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.74 million Hectare | 1.70 million Hectare | 1.77 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.87 million Hectare | 1.80 million Hectare | 1.93 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 1.97 million Hectare | 1.97 million Hectare | 1.97 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More agriculture & rural data for Latvia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,055 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3137 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock density in Latvia?
- Livestock density in Latvia was 1.97 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock density recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.97 million Hectare in 2023.
- What is the lowest livestock density recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.70 million Hectare in 2005.
- How does Latvia rank for livestock density?
- Latvia ranks 23rd out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock density rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Latvia 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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