Germany vs Spain: Pig population

Germany
25,212 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1998
Spain
24,639 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2008
Germany rank
1st
Spain rank
2nd

Pig population over time

  • Germany
  • Spain
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 25,212 Thousand heads (animals) against 24,639 Thousand heads (animals) in Spain, a difference of 573 Thousand heads (animals).

Across all 9 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 1st and Spain ranks 2nd of 27 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pig population, Germany or Spain?
Germany, at 25,212 Thousand heads (animals) against 24,639 Thousand heads (animals) in Spain as of 1998.
What is the difference in pig population between Germany and Spain?
573 Thousand heads (animals), with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
9 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 1998.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for pig population?
Germany ranks 1st and Spain ranks 2nd 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
Unit
Thousand heads (animals)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
27 places, 541 data points, 1969–2008
Last refreshed