Ireland vs Spain: Bovine population
Ireland
7,070
in 2026
Spain
6,651
in 2026
Ireland rank
6th
Spain rank
7th
Bovine population over time
- Ireland
- Spain
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 7,070 against 6,651 in Spain, a difference of 419.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Spain's.
Across all 43 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 6th and Spain ranks 7th of 36 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6,649 | 5,023 | 1,625 | Ireland |
| 1990s | 7,156 | 5,566 | 1,590 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 6,975 | 6,377 | 598.22 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 6,979 | 6,288 | 691.04 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 7,224 | 6,633 | 591.16 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bovine population, Ireland or Spain?
- Ireland, at 7,070 against 6,651 in Spain as of 2026.
- What is the difference in bovine population between Ireland and Spain?
- 419, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Spain?
- 43 years are reported by both, from 1984 to 2026.
- How do Ireland and Spain rank globally for bovine population?
- Ireland ranks 6th and Spain ranks 7th 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.