Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in France
France: Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units was 19.58 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
19.58 million Livestock unit (LSU)
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
2nd
of 40 countries
All-time high
22.38 million Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2005
All-time low
19.58 million Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2023
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in France, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Livestock unit (LSU).
Analysis
In 2023, livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in France stood at 19.58 million Livestock unit (LSU). That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in France peaked at 22.38 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2005 and was at its lowest, 19.58 million Livestock unit (LSU), in 2023.
France ranks 2nd of 40 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in France, year by year
| Year | Livestock unit (LSU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 22.38 million Livestock unit (LSU) | — |
| 2007 | 22.23 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 22.33 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 21.57 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 21.78 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 20.65 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 19.58 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.30 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 22.23 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 22.38 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
| 2010s | 21.89 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 21.57 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 22.33 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 20.11 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 19.58 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 20.65 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 109.60 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 3 Spain 15.41 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 4 Germany 15.02 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 5 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 13.04 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 5 United Kingdom 13.04 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
More agriculture & rural data for France
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.014 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.033 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2115 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in France?
- Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in France was 19.58 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 22.38 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2005.
- What is the lowest livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.58 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023.
- How does France rank for livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units?
- France ranks 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France 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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