Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Spain
Spain: Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units was 15.41 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
15.41 million Livestock unit (LSU)
Change on year
down 8.4%
World rank
3rd
of 40 countries
All-time high
16.82 million Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2020
All-time low
14.16 million Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2007
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Spain, 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 Spain is 15.41 million Livestock unit (LSU), measured in 2023.
The figure is down 8.4% on the previous year and up 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Spain peaked at 16.82 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14.16 million Livestock unit (LSU), in 2007.
Spain ranks 3rd of 40 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Spain, year by year
| Year | Livestock unit (LSU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14.25 million Livestock unit (LSU) | — |
| 2007 | 14.16 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 14.58 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 14.26 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 14.19 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 16.82 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +18.5% |
| 2023 | 15.41 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -8.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.20 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 14.16 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 14.25 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
| 2010s | 14.34 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 14.19 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 14.58 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 16.11 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 15.41 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 16.82 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 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
- 2 France 19.58 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 Spain
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0268 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,036 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0113 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1949 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (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 Spain?
- Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Spain was 15.41 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 16.82 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2020.
- What is the lowest livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.16 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2007.
- How does Spain rank for livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units?
- Spain ranks 3rd out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Spain 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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