Bovine population in Italy
Italy: Bovine population was 5,801 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
5,801 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
10th
of 36 countries
All-time high
9,468 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1984
All-time low
5,801 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2025
Years of data
48
1978–2025
Bovine population in Italy, 1978–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
Italy recorded 5,801 Thousand heads (animals) for bovine population in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 48 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bovine population in Italy peaked at 9,468 Thousand heads (animals) in 1984 and was at its lowest, 5,801 Thousand heads (animals), in 2025.
That places Italy 10th out of 36 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 48 years of available data.
Bovine population in Italy, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 8,748 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1979 | 8,895 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 8,905 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 8,931 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 9,044 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 9,120 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 9,468 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 9,229 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 8,971 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 8,924 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 8,883 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 8,852 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 8,656 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 8,229 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.9% |
| 1992 | 7,970 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.1% |
| 1993 | 7,568 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 7,533 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 7,273 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.5% |
| 1996 | 7,361 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 7,309 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 7,333 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 7,261 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 7,245 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 7,194 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 7,246 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 6,860 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 6,781 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 6,551 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 6,488 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 6,412 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 6,461 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 6,343 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 6,338 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 6,151 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 5,914 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 6,053 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 6,197 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 6,146 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 6,183 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 6,118 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 6,170 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 6,016 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 6,116 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 6,174 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 6,087 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 5,975 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 5,892 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 5,801 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.5% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 5,801 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,443 Thousand heads (animals), 4.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Italy's 5,801 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,443 Thousand heads (animals), 4.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,822 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,748 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,895 Thousand heads (animals) | 2 |
| 1980s | 9,033 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,852 Thousand heads (animals) | 9,468 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,649 Thousand heads (animals) | 7,261 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,656 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,758 Thousand heads (animals) | 6,343 Thousand heads (animals) | 7,246 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,129 Thousand heads (animals) | 5,914 Thousand heads (animals) | 6,338 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,007 Thousand heads (animals) | 5,801 Thousand heads (animals) | 6,174 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 7 Spain 6,443 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 8 Poland 6,147 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 8 Poland 6,147 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 11 Netherlands 3,552 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 11 Netherlands 3,552 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 13 Belgium 2,112 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Italy
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5615 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7397 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.26 million people (2100)
- Population density 119.63 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3544 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bovine population in Italy?
- Bovine population in Italy was 5,801 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest bovine population recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 9,468 Thousand heads (animals) in 1984.
- What is the lowest bovine population recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,801 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025.
- How does Italy rank for bovine population?
- Italy ranks 10th out of 36 countries with data for 2025.
- Is bovine population rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. 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 Bovine population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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