Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Lithuania
Lithuania: Animal populations by NUTS 2 region was 600.97 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
600.97 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
24th
of 47 countries
All-time high
2,322 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1990
All-time low
599.77 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2024
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Lithuania, 1990–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
The most recent figure for animal populations by nuts 2 region in Lithuania is 600.97 Thousand heads (animals), measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and down 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Lithuania peaked at 2,322 Thousand heads (animals) in 1990 and was at its lowest, 599.77 Thousand heads (animals), in 2024.
That places Lithuania 24th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 36 years of available data.
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,322 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1991 | 2,197 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 1,701 Thousand heads (animals) | -22.6% |
| 1993 | 1,384 Thousand heads (animals) | -18.6% |
| 1994 | 1,152 Thousand heads (animals) | -16.8% |
| 1995 | 1,065 Thousand heads (animals) | -7.6% |
| 1996 | 1,054 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 1,016 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.6% |
| 1998 | 922.8 Thousand heads (animals) | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 897.8 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 748.3 Thousand heads (animals) | -16.7% |
| 2001 | 751.7 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 779.1 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 812 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 792 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 800.3 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 838.8 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 787.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -6.1% |
| 2008 | 770.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 759.4 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 748 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 752.4 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 729.2 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 713.5 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 736.6 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 722.6 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 694.8 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 676.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 653.5 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 634.6 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 629.5 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 628.7 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 641.92 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 623.52 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 599.77 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.8% |
| 2025 | 600.97 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.2% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 600.97 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 883 Thousand heads (animals), 68% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 600.97 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,367 Thousand heads (animals), 44% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,371 Thousand heads (animals) | 897.8 Thousand heads (animals) | 2,322 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 784.04 Thousand heads (animals) | 748.3 Thousand heads (animals) | 838.8 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2010s | 706.21 Thousand heads (animals) | 634.6 Thousand heads (animals) | 752.4 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 620.73 Thousand heads (animals) | 599.77 Thousand heads (animals) | 641.92 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
- 21 Hungary 883 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 22 Finland 752.13 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 23 Serbia 698.87 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 24 Lithuania 600.97 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 26 Bulgaria 563 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 27 Greece 519.17 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Lithuania
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6957 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.92 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 37,718 people (2100)
- Population density 19.3 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.3% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.3029 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal populations by nuts 2 region in Lithuania?
- Animal populations by nuts 2 region in Lithuania was 600.97 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 2,322 Thousand heads (animals) in 1990.
- What is the lowest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 599.77 Thousand heads (animals) in 2024.
- How does Lithuania rank for animal populations by nuts 2 region?
- Lithuania ranks 24th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is animal populations by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lithuania 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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