Livestock density in Spain
Spain: Livestock density was 23.46 million Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
23.46 million Hectare
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
3rd
of 39 countries
All-time high
24.89 million Hectare
in 2007
All-time low
23.23 million Hectare
in 2016
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock density in Spain, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for livestock density in Spain is 23.46 million Hectare, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock density in Spain peaked at 24.89 million Hectare in 2007 and was at its lowest, 23.23 million Hectare, in 2016.
That places Spain 3rd out of 39 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Livestock density in Spain, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 24.86 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 24.89 million Hectare | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 23.75 million Hectare | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 23.30 million Hectare | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 23.23 million Hectare | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 23.91 million Hectare | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 23.46 million Hectare | -1.9% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 23.46 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.91 million Hectare, 8.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Spain's 23.46 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.85 million Hectare, 8.2× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.87 million Hectare | 24.86 million Hectare | 24.89 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 23.43 million Hectare | 23.23 million Hectare | 23.75 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 23.69 million Hectare | 23.46 million Hectare | 23.91 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 1 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 156.21 million Hectare compare
- 2 France 27.20 million Hectare compare
- 4 Germany 16.59 million Hectare compare
- 5 United Kingdom 16.39 million Hectare compare
- 5 United Kingdom 16.39 million Hectare compare
More agriculture & rural data for Spain
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0268 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,036 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0113 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1949 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock density in Spain?
- Livestock density in Spain was 23.46 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock density recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 24.89 million Hectare in 2007.
- What is the lowest livestock density recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.23 million Hectare in 2016.
- How does Spain rank for livestock density?
- Spain ranks 3rd out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock density rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Spain 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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