Germany vs United Kingdom: Laying hens population - annual data

Germany
34,036 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2010
United Kingdom
36,560 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2006
Germany rank
11th
United Kingdom rank
8th

Laying hens population - annual data over time

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 36,560 Thousand heads (animals) against 34,036 Thousand heads (animals) in Germany, a difference of 2,524 Thousand heads (animals).

That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 16 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 11th and United Kingdom ranks 8th of 37 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom Difference Ahead
1990s 51,916 Thousand heads (animals) 41,775 Thousand heads (animals) 10,142 Thousand heads (animals) Germany
2000s 46,580 Thousand heads (animals) 42,248 Thousand heads (animals) 4,331 Thousand heads (animals) Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher laying hens population - annual data, Germany or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 36,560 Thousand heads (animals) against 34,036 Thousand heads (animals) in Germany as of 2006.
What is the difference in laying hens population - annual data between Germany and United Kingdom?
2,524 Thousand heads (animals), with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
16 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2006.
How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for laying hens population - annual data?
Germany ranks 11th and United Kingdom ranks 8th of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Laying hens population - annual data (1960-2012). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Laying hens population - annual data (1960-2012)
Unit
Thousand heads (animals)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 860 data points, 1960–2012
Last refreshed