Belgium vs Portugal: Bovine population
Belgium
2,137
in 2026
Portugal
1,531
in 2026
Belgium rank
13th
Portugal rank
16th
Bovine population over time
- Belgium
- Portugal
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 2,137 against 1,531 in Portugal, a difference of 606.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.4 times Portugal's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 13th and Portugal ranks 16th of 36 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,092 | 1,366 | 1,726 | Belgium |
| 1990s | 3,222 | 1,349 | 1,873 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 2,466 | 1,705 | 761.05 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 2,250 | 1,621 | 629.77 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bovine population, Belgium or Portugal?
- Belgium, at 2,137 against 1,531 in Portugal as of 2026.
- What is the difference in bovine population between Belgium and Portugal?
- 606, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Portugal?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Belgium and Portugal rank globally for bovine population?
- Belgium ranks 13th and Portugal ranks 16th of 36 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Bovine population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.