Bovine population in Slovakia
Slovakia: Bovine population was 570.47 Thousand heads (animals) in 2004. ▼ Falling
Latest (2004)
570.47 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
26th
of 36 countries
All-time high
1,655 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1990
All-time low
570.47 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2004
Years of data
18
1987–2004
Bovine population in Slovakia, 1987–2004
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
In 2004, bovine population in Slovakia stood at 570.47 Thousand heads (animals). That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is down 6.7% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bovine population in Slovakia peaked at 1,655 Thousand heads (animals) in 1990 and was at its lowest, 570.47 Thousand heads (animals), in 2004.
That places Slovakia 26th out of 36 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Bovine population in Slovakia, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1,622 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1988 | 1,627 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 1,645 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 1,655 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 1,577 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 1,363 Thousand heads (animals) | -13.6% |
| 1993 | 1,142 Thousand heads (animals) | -16.2% |
| 1994 | 940 Thousand heads (animals) | -17.7% |
| 1995 | 928 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 934 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 857 Thousand heads (animals) | -8.2% |
| 1998 | 790 Thousand heads (animals) | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 697.28 Thousand heads (animals) | -11.7% |
| 2000 | 657.6 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 655.85 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 641.5 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 611.59 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 570.47 Thousand heads (animals) | -6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,631 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,622 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,645 Thousand heads (animals) | 3 |
| 1990s | 1,088 Thousand heads (animals) | 697.28 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,655 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 627.4 Thousand heads (animals) | 570.47 Thousand heads (animals) | 657.6 Thousand heads (animals) | 5 |
Countries ranked near Slovakia
- 23 Bulgaria 641.28 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 24 Lithuania 616.45 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 24 Lithuania 616.45 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 26 Slovakia 570.47 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 28 Greece 534.2 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 29 Slovenia 478.11 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 29 Slovenia 478.11 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Slovakia
- Population on 1 January by age group, sex and NUTS 2 region 5.42 million Number (2025)
- Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region 5.42 million Number (2025)
- Animal populations by NUTS 2 region 413.47 Thousand heads (animals) (2025)
- Live births (total) by NUTS 3 region 46,241 Number (2024)
- Population density by NUTS 3 region 111.3 Persons per square kilometre (2024)
- Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 5.42 million Number (2025)
- Live births by mother's age and NUTS 2 region 46,241 Number (2024)
- Fertility rates by age and NUTS 2 region 1.46 Number (2024)
- Population in private households by educational attainment level and 4,140 Thousand persons (2025)
- Population in private households by educational attainment level and 9.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bovine population in Slovakia?
- Bovine population in Slovakia was 570.47 Thousand heads (animals) in 2004, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest bovine population recorded in Slovakia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,655 Thousand heads (animals) in 1990.
- What is the lowest bovine population recorded in Slovakia?
- The lowest recorded value was 570.47 Thousand heads (animals) in 2004.
- How does Slovakia rank for bovine population?
- Slovakia ranks 26th out of 36 countries with data for 2004.
- Is bovine population rising or falling in Slovakia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Slovakia 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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