Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Netherlands
Netherlands: Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units was 5.98 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023. ▬ Flat
Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Netherlands, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Livestock unit (LSU).
Analysis
The most recent figure for livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Netherlands is 5.98 million Livestock unit (LSU), measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Netherlands peaked at 6.75 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2016 and was at its lowest, 5.98 million Livestock unit (LSU), in 2023.
Netherlands ranks 11th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Livestock unit (LSU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.28 million Livestock unit (LSU) | — |
| 2007 | 6.31 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 6.60 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 6.50 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 6.75 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 6.28 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -7.0% |
| 2023 | 5.98 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.29 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 6.28 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 6.31 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.62 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 6.50 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 6.75 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 6.13 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 5.98 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 6.28 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More agriculture & rural data for Netherlands
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0168 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,240 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -6.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0406 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Netherlands?
- Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Netherlands was 5.98 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 6.75 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2016.
- What is the lowest livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.98 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023.
- How does Netherlands rank for livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units?
- Netherlands ranks 11th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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