Bovine population in Netherlands
Netherlands: Bovine population was 3,552 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
3,552 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
11th
of 36 countries
All-time high
5,516 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1984
All-time low
3,552 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2025
Years of data
52
1974–2025
Bovine population in Netherlands, 1974–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
The most recent figure for bovine population in Netherlands is 3,552 Thousand heads (animals), measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 52 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bovine population in Netherlands peaked at 5,516 Thousand heads (animals) in 1984 and was at its lowest, 3,552 Thousand heads (animals), in 2025.
That places Netherlands 11th 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 52 years of available data.
Bovine population in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 4,979 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1975 | 4,956 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 1976 | 4,964 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.2% |
| 1977 | 4,877 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 1978 | 4,990 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 5,149 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 5,225 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 5,191 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 5,327 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 5,333 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 5,516 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 5,247 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 5,122 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 4,895 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.4% |
| 1988 | 4,711 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 4,772 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 4,928 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 5,062 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 4,924 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 4,796 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 4,717 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 4,657 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 4,552 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 4,411 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 4,277 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 4,178 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 4,058 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 4,021 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 3,780 Thousand heads (animals) | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 3,741 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 3,713 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 3,817 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 3,749 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 3,763 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 3,890 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 3,950 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 3,970 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 3,868 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 3,879 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 4,000 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 4,068 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 4,134 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 4,245 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 4,096 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 3,897 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 3,750 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 3,766 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 3,732 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 3,766 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 3,752 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 3,693 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 3,552 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,986 Thousand heads (animals) | 4,877 Thousand heads (animals) | 5,149 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
| 1980s | 5,134 Thousand heads (animals) | 4,711 Thousand heads (animals) | 5,516 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,650 Thousand heads (animals) | 4,178 Thousand heads (animals) | 5,062 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,848 Thousand heads (animals) | 3,713 Thousand heads (animals) | 4,058 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,991 Thousand heads (animals) | 3,750 Thousand heads (animals) | 4,245 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,710 Thousand heads (animals) | 3,552 Thousand heads (animals) | 3,766 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More population data for Netherlands
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2142 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,897 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.2145 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population on 1 January by age group, sex and NUTS 2 region 18.04 million Number (2025)
- Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region 18.04 million Number (2025)
- Animal populations by NUTS 2 region 3,549 Thousand heads (animals) (2025)
- Live births (total) by NUTS 3 region 166,143 Number (2024)
- Population density by NUTS 3 region 529.5 Persons per square kilometre (2024)
- Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 18.04 million Number (2025)
- Live births by mother's age and NUTS 2 region 166,143 Number (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bovine population in Netherlands?
- Bovine population in Netherlands was 3,552 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest bovine population recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 5,516 Thousand heads (animals) in 1984.
- What is the lowest bovine population recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,552 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025.
- How does Netherlands rank for bovine population?
- Netherlands ranks 11th out of 36 countries with data for 2025.
- Is bovine population rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.1%. 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 Bovine population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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