Livestock density in Romania
Romania: Livestock density was 12.55 million Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
12.55 million Hectare
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
9th
of 39 countries
All-time high
13.91 million Hectare
in 2005
All-time low
12.50 million Hectare
in 2016
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock density in Romania, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for livestock density in Romania is 12.55 million Hectare, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock density in Romania peaked at 13.91 million Hectare in 2005 and was at its lowest, 12.50 million Hectare, in 2016.
That places Romania 9th out of 39 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Livestock density in Romania, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 13.91 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 13.75 million Hectare | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 13.31 million Hectare | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 13.06 million Hectare | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 12.50 million Hectare | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 12.76 million Hectare | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 12.55 million Hectare | -1.7% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 12.55 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.91 million Hectare, 4.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Romania's 12.55 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 | 13.83 million Hectare | 13.75 million Hectare | 13.91 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.95 million Hectare | 12.50 million Hectare | 13.31 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 12.66 million Hectare | 12.55 million Hectare | 12.76 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More agriculture & rural data for Romania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 676.39 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1768 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4783 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock density in Romania?
- Livestock density in Romania was 12.55 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock density recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 13.91 million Hectare in 2005.
- What is the lowest livestock density recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.50 million Hectare in 2016.
- How does Romania rank for livestock density?
- Romania ranks 9th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock density rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Romania 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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