Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Portugal
Portugal: Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units was 2.21 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
2.21 million Livestock unit (LSU)
Change on year
down 11.6%
World rank
17th
of 40 countries
All-time high
2.50 million Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2020
All-time low
1.99 million Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2007
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Portugal, 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 Portugal is 2.21 million Livestock unit (LSU), measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.6% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Portugal peaked at 2.50 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.99 million Livestock unit (LSU), in 2007.
Portugal ranks 17th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Livestock unit (LSU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.02 million Livestock unit (LSU) | — |
| 2007 | 1.99 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 2.16 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 2.00 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 2.19 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 2.50 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +14.4% |
| 2023 | 2.21 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -11.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.00 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 1.99 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2.02 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.12 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2.00 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2.19 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.36 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2.21 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2.50 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 14 Denmark 3.59 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 15 Belgium 3.40 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 16 Austria 2.22 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 18 Greece 2.01 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 19 Hungary 1.95 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 20 Sweden 1.64 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
More agriculture & rural data for Portugal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0196 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 628.85 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5936 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.385 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Portugal?
- Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Portugal was 2.21 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 2.50 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2020.
- What is the lowest livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.99 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2007.
- How does Portugal rank for livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units?
- Portugal ranks 17th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal 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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