Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Belgium
Belgium: Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units was 3.40 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023. ▼ Falling
Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Belgium, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Livestock unit (LSU).
Analysis
In 2023, livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Belgium stood at 3.40 million Livestock unit (LSU). That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.2% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Belgium peaked at 3.86 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.40 million Livestock unit (LSU), in 2023.
That places Belgium 15th out of 40 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Livestock unit (LSU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.86 million Livestock unit (LSU) | — |
| 2007 | 3.76 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 3.77 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 3.55 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 3.65 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 3.67 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 3.40 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.81 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 3.76 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 3.86 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.66 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 3.55 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 3.77 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 3.53 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 3.40 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 3.67 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Belgium
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.3325 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0073 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 443.58 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2138 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1233 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.2% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Belgium?
- Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Belgium was 3.40 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 3.86 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2005.
- What is the lowest livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.40 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023.
- How does Belgium rank for livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units?
- Belgium ranks 15th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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