Livestock density in Netherlands

Netherlands: Livestock density was 1.81 million Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
1.81 million Hectare
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
27th
of 39 countries
All-time high
1.96 million Hectare
in 2005
All-time low
1.80 million Hectare
in 2016
Years of data
7
2005–2023

Livestock density in Netherlands, 2005–2023

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2005201420232005: 2.0M Hectare2007: 1.9M Hectare2010: 1.9M Hectare2013: 1.8M Hectare2016: 1.8M Hectare2020: 1.8M Hectare2023: 1.8M Hectare

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.

Analysis

The most recent figure for livestock density in Netherlands is 1.81 million Hectare, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, livestock density in Netherlands peaked at 1.96 million Hectare in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.80 million Hectare, in 2016.

Netherlands ranks 27th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Livestock density in Netherlands, year by year

Annual values for Livestock density in Netherlands, 2005 to 2023.
Year Hectare Change
2005 1.96 million Hectare —
2007 1.91 million Hectare -2.2%
2010 1.87 million Hectare -2.2%
2013 1.85 million Hectare -1.3%
2016 1.80 million Hectare -2.8%
2020 1.82 million Hectare +1.2%
2023 1.81 million Hectare -0.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.94 million Hectare 1.91 million Hectare 1.96 million Hectare 2
2010s 1.84 million Hectare 1.80 million Hectare 1.87 million Hectare 3
2020s 1.81 million Hectare 1.81 million Hectare 1.82 million Hectare 2

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 25 Slovakia 1.81 million Hectare compare
  2. 25 Slovakia 1.81 million Hectare compare
  3. 27 Netherlands 1.81 million Hectare compare
  4. 29 Croatia 1.51 million Hectare compare
  5. 29 Croatia 1.51 million Hectare compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is livestock density in Netherlands?
Livestock density in Netherlands was 1.81 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest livestock density recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 1.96 million Hectare in 2005.
What is the lowest livestock density recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 1.80 million Hectare in 2016.
How does Netherlands rank for livestock density?
Netherlands ranks 27th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
Is livestock density rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Netherlands 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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About this data

Indicator
Livestock density
Unit
Hectare
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
40 places, 273 data points, 2005–2023
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