Livestock density in Lithuania
Lithuania: Livestock density was 2.85 million Hectare in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
2.85 million Hectare
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
18th
of 39 countries
All-time high
2.92 million Hectare
in 2016
All-time low
2.65 million Hectare
in 2007
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock density in Lithuania, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
In 2023, livestock density in Lithuania stood at 2.85 million Hectare.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock density in Lithuania peaked at 2.92 million Hectare in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.65 million Hectare, in 2007.
That places Lithuania 18th out of 39 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Livestock density in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.79 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 2.65 million Hectare | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 2.74 million Hectare | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 2.86 million Hectare | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 2.92 million Hectare | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 2.91 million Hectare | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 2.85 million Hectare | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.72 million Hectare | 2.65 million Hectare | 2.79 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.84 million Hectare | 2.74 million Hectare | 2.92 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.88 million Hectare | 2.85 million Hectare | 2.91 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
More agriculture & rural data for Lithuania
- Production of cow's milk on farms by NUTS 2 region 1,526 (2024)
- Food supply and consumption — Protein supply 123.8 Grammes per person per day (2023)
- Food supply and consumption — Fat supply 128 Grammes per person per day (2023)
- Utilised agricultural area (UAA) managed by low-, medium- and 1.58 million Hectare (2021)
- Tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex 2.91 million Hectare (2020)
- Main livestock indicators by NUTS 2 region 721,590 Livestock unit (LSU) (2020)
- Main farm land use by NUTS 2 region 3.09 million Hectare (2020)
- Beehives on farms by NUTS 2 region 10,510 Holding (2020)
- Fishing fleet — Vessels 35,029 Gross tonnage (2022)
- Organic farming: number of farms, areas with different crops and 171,800 (2013)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock density in Lithuania?
- Livestock density in Lithuania was 2.85 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock density recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 2.92 million Hectare in 2016.
- What is the lowest livestock density recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.65 million Hectare in 2007.
- How does Lithuania rank for livestock density?
- Lithuania ranks 18th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock density rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lithuania 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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