Livestock density in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Livestock density was 16.39 million Hectare in 2016. ▬ Flat
Latest (2016)
16.39 million Hectare
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
5th
of 39 countries
All-time high
17.10 million Hectare
in 2013
All-time low
15.96 million Hectare
in 2005
Years of data
5
2005–2016
Livestock density in United Kingdom, 2005–2016
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for livestock density in United Kingdom is 16.39 million Hectare, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 4.1% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock density in United Kingdom peaked at 17.10 million Hectare in 2013 and was at its lowest, 15.96 million Hectare, in 2005.
United Kingdom ranks 5th of 39 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Livestock density in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15.96 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 16.04 million Hectare | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 16.88 million Hectare | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 17.10 million Hectare | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 16.39 million Hectare | -4.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 16.39 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.91 million Hectare, 5.6× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 16.39 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.85 million Hectare, 5.8× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.00 million Hectare | 15.96 million Hectare | 16.04 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 16.79 million Hectare | 16.39 million Hectare | 17.10 million Hectare | 3 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More agriculture & rural data for United Kingdom
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.63 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1852 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1668 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock density in United Kingdom?
- Livestock density in United Kingdom was 16.39 million Hectare in 2016, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock density recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 17.10 million Hectare in 2013.
- What is the lowest livestock density recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.96 million Hectare in 2005.
- How does United Kingdom rank for livestock density?
- United Kingdom ranks 5th out of 39 countries with data for 2016.
- Is livestock density rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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