Main livestock indicators by NUTS 2 region in Portugal
Portugal: Main livestock indicators by NUTS 2 region 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
14th
of 30 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
Main livestock indicators by NUTS 2 region in Portugal, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Livestock unit (LSU).
Analysis
The most recent figure for main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region 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, main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region 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.
That places Portugal 14th out of 30 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Main livestock indicators by NUTS 2 region 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) | +9.6% |
| 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
- 11 Denmark 3.59 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 12 Belgium 3.40 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 13 Austria 2.22 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 15 Greece 1.96 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 16 Hungary 1.95 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 17 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 main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region in Portugal?
- Main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region in Portugal was 2.21 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 2.50 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2020.
- What is the lowest main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.99 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2007.
- How does Portugal rank for main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region?
- Portugal ranks 14th out of 30 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main livestock indicators by nuts 2 region 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 Main livestock indicators by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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