Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Italy
Italy: Animal populations by NUTS 2 region was 5,815 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
5,815 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
10th
of 47 countries
All-time high
9,221 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1983
All-time low
5,765 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2024
Years of data
45
1977–2025
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Italy, 1977–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
Italy recorded 5,815 Thousand heads (animals) for animal populations by nuts 2 region in 2025.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Italy peaked at 9,221 Thousand heads (animals) in 1983 and was at its lowest, 5,765 Thousand heads (animals), in 2024.
That places Italy 10th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 45 years of available data.
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Italy, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 8,568 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1978 | 8,724 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 8,808 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 8,836 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 8,904 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 9,127 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 9,221 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 9,206 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 9,009 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 8,921 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 8,898 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 8,843 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 8,858 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 8,234 Thousand heads (animals) | -7.0% |
| 1991 | 8,087 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 7,704 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.7% |
| 1993 | 7,560 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 7,272 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 7,418 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 7,334 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 7,328 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 7,316 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 7,362 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 6,228 Thousand heads (animals) | -15.4% |
| 2001 | 6,933 Thousand heads (animals) | +11.3% |
| 2002 | 6,696 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 6,505 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 6,577 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 6,179 Thousand heads (animals) | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 5,832 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 5,898 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 6,091 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 6,249 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 6,125 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 6,156 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 6,315 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 6,350 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 6,311 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 6,377 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 6,400 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 6,280 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 6,049 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 5,999 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 5,765 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.9% |
| 2025 | 5,815 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.9% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 5,815 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 883 Thousand heads (animals), 6.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Italy's 5,815 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,367 Thousand heads (animals), 4.3× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,700 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,568 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,808 Thousand heads (animals) | 3 |
| 1980s | 8,982 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,836 Thousand heads (animals) | 9,221 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,561 Thousand heads (animals) | 7,272 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,234 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,520 Thousand heads (animals) | 6,179 Thousand heads (animals) | 6,933 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
| 2010s | 6,171 Thousand heads (animals) | 5,832 Thousand heads (animals) | 6,377 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,051 Thousand heads (animals) | 5,765 Thousand heads (animals) | 6,400 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 7 Ireland 6,284 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 8 Poland 6,143 Thousand heads (animals) compare
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- 13 Belgium 2,127 Thousand heads (animals) compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is animal populations by nuts 2 region in Italy?
- Animal populations by nuts 2 region in Italy was 5,815 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 9,221 Thousand heads (animals) in 1983.
- What is the lowest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,765 Thousand heads (animals) in 2024.
- How does Italy rank for animal populations by nuts 2 region?
- Italy ranks 10th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is animal populations by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Animal populations by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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