Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Vest
Vest: Animal populations by NUTS 2 region was 162.4 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
162.4 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
up 0.2%
Rank
262nd
of 405 regions
All-time high
314.7 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1995
All-time low
143.7 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2011
Years of data
30
1995–2025
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Vest, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
The most recent figure for animal populations by nuts 2 region in Vest is 162.4 Thousand heads (animals), measured in 2025.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Vest peaked at 314.7 Thousand heads (animals) in 1995 and was at its lowest, 143.7 Thousand heads (animals), in 2011.
Vest ranks 262nd of 405 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 30 years of available data.
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Vest, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 314.7 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1996 | 310.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 286.3 Thousand heads (animals) | -7.9% |
| 1998 | 277.3 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 263.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 250.2 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.2% |
| 2001 | 241.8 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 239 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 237.7 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 218.5 Thousand heads (animals) | -8.1% |
| 2005 | 225.3 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 221.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 207.3 Thousand heads (animals) | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 184.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 152.5 Thousand heads (animals) | -17.5% |
| 2011 | 143.7 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 152.9 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 153.6 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 157.4 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 159.5 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 161.5 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 157.3 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 155.4 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 154.8 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 154.3 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 151.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 149.2 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 150.4 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 162 Thousand heads (animals) | +7.7% |
| 2025 | 162.4 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 290.62 Thousand heads (animals) | 263.9 Thousand heads (animals) | 314.7 Thousand heads (animals) | 5 |
| 2000s | 225.18 Thousand heads (animals) | 184.9 Thousand heads (animals) | 250.2 Thousand heads (animals) | 9 |
| 2010s | 154.86 Thousand heads (animals) | 143.7 Thousand heads (animals) | 161.5 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 155.03 Thousand heads (animals) | 149.2 Thousand heads (animals) | 162.4 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
More population data for Vest
- Population on 1 January by age group, sex and NUTS 2 region 1.67 million Number (2025)
- Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region 1.67 million Number (2025)
- Live births (total) by NUTS 3 region 12,060 Number (2024)
- Population density by NUTS 3 region 52.5 Persons per square kilometre (2024)
- Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 1.67 million Number (2025)
- Live births by mother's age and NUTS 2 region 12,060 Number (2024)
- Fertility rates by age and NUTS 2 region 1.33 Number (2024)
- Population in private households by educational attainment level and 1,272 Thousand persons (2025)
- Population in private households by educational attainment level and 10.9% (2024)
- Population change - Demographic balance and crude rates at regional 7,856 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal populations by nuts 2 region in Vest?
- Animal populations by nuts 2 region in Vest was 162.4 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Vest?
- The highest recorded value was 314.7 Thousand heads (animals) in 1995.
- What is the lowest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Vest?
- The lowest recorded value was 143.7 Thousand heads (animals) in 2011.
- How does Vest rank for animal populations by nuts 2 region?
- Vest ranks 262nd out of 405 regions with data for 2025.
- Is animal populations by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Vest?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Vest 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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