Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Netherlands
Netherlands: Animal populations by NUTS 2 region was 3,549 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
3,549
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
11th
of 49 countries
All-time high
5,516
in 1984
All-time low
3,549
in 2025
Years of data
49
1977–2025
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Netherlands, 1977–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2025, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Netherlands stood at 3,549. That is the lowest value across all 49 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Netherlands peaked at 5,516 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 3,549, in 2025.
Netherlands ranks 11th of 49 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 49 years of available data.
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 4,877 | — |
| 1978 | 4,990 | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 5,149 | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 5,225 | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 5,192 | -0.6% |
| 1982 | 5,241 | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 5,298 | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 5,516 | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 5,248 | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 5,123 | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 4,895 | -4.5% |
| 1988 | 4,710 | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 4,772 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 4,926 | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 5,062 | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 4,920 | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 4,797 | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 4,716 | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 4,654 | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 4,551 | -2.2% |
| 1997 | 4,411 | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 4,283 | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 4,206 | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 4,070 | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 4,047 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 3,858 | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 3,759 | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 3,767 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 3,799 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 3,747 | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 3,763 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 3,996 | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 3,998 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 3,960 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 3,912 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 3,985 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 4,090 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 4,169 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 4,315 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 4,294 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 4,030 | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 3,690 | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 3,721 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 3,691 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 3,705 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 3,751 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 3,739 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 3,562 | -4.7% |
| 2025 | 3,549 | -0.4% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 3,549 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 883, 4.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 3,549 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,367, 2.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,005 | 4,877 | 5,149 | 3 |
| 1980s | 5,122 | 4,710 | 5,516 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,653 | 4,206 | 5,062 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,880 | 3,747 | 4,070 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,017 | 3,690 | 4,315 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,666 | 3,549 | 3,751 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1961 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1463 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2761 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.201 (2100)
- Population density 519.97 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 757,165 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.201 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.3126 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal populations by nuts 2 region in Netherlands?
- Animal populations by nuts 2 region in Netherlands was 3,549 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 5,516 in 1984.
- What is the lowest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,549 in 2025.
- How does Netherlands rank for animal populations by nuts 2 region?
- Netherlands ranks 11th out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is animal populations by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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