Livestock density in Portugal
Portugal: Livestock density was 3.86 million Hectare in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
3.86 million Hectare
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
15th
of 39 countries
All-time high
3.96 million Hectare
in 2020
All-time low
3.47 million Hectare
in 2007
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock density in Portugal, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 3.86 million Hectare for livestock density in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.6% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock density in Portugal peaked at 3.96 million Hectare in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.47 million Hectare, in 2007.
That places Portugal 15th out of 39 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Livestock density in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.68 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 3.47 million Hectare | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 3.67 million Hectare | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 3.64 million Hectare | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 3.64 million Hectare | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3.96 million Hectare | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 3.86 million Hectare | -2.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 3.86 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.91 million Hectare, 1.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 3.86 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.85 million Hectare, 1.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.58 million Hectare | 3.47 million Hectare | 3.68 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.65 million Hectare | 3.64 million Hectare | 3.67 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 3.91 million Hectare | 3.86 million Hectare | 3.96 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More agriculture & rural data for Portugal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0196 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 628.85 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5936 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.385 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock density in Portugal?
- Livestock density in Portugal was 3.86 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock density recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 3.96 million Hectare in 2020.
- What is the lowest livestock density recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.47 million Hectare in 2007.
- How does Portugal rank for livestock density?
- Portugal ranks 15th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock density rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal 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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