Main livestock indicators by NUTS 2 region in France
France: Main livestock indicators by NUTS 2 region 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 30 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
Main livestock indicators by NUTS 2 region in France, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Livestock unit (LSU).
Analysis
In 2023, main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region 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, main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region 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 30 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Main livestock indicators by NUTS 2 region 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) 116.52 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 3 Spain 16.82 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 4 Germany 15.02 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 main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region in France?
- Main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region in France was 19.58 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 22.38 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2005.
- What is the lowest main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.58 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023.
- How does France rank for main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region?
- France ranks 2nd out of 30 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region 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 Main livestock indicators by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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