Belgium vs United Kingdom: Pig population

Belgium
6,516
in 2002
United Kingdom
7,975
in 1998
Belgium rank
12th
United Kingdom rank
9th

Pig population over time

  • Belgium
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 7,975 against 6,516 in Belgium, a difference of 1,459.

That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.2 times Belgium's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 26 shared years of data; in 1973 it was Belgium ahead.

Belgium ranks 12th and United Kingdom ranks 9th of 27 countries.

United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium United Kingdom Difference Ahead
1970s 4,984 6,779 1,795 United Kingdom
1980s 5,552 8,008 2,456 United Kingdom
1990s 6,968 7,568 600.6 United Kingdom

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pig population, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 7,975 against 6,516 in Belgium as of 1998.
What is the difference in pig population between Belgium and United Kingdom?
1,459, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and United Kingdom?
26 years are reported by both, from 1973 to 1998.
How do Belgium and United Kingdom rank globally for pig population?
Belgium ranks 12th and United Kingdom ranks 9th of 27 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Pig population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Pig population
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
27 places, 541 data points, 1969–2008
Last refreshed