Bovine population in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Bovine population was 9,615 Thousand heads (animals) in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
9,615 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
4th
of 36 countries
All-time high
15,202 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1974
All-time low
9,615 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2020
Years of data
47
1974–2020
Bovine population in United Kingdom, 1974–2020
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
In 2020, bovine population in United Kingdom stood at 9,615 Thousand heads (animals). That is the lowest value across all 47 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bovine population in United Kingdom peaked at 15,202 Thousand heads (animals) in 1974 and was at its lowest, 9,615 Thousand heads (animals), in 2020.
That places United Kingdom 4th out of 36 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 47 years of available data.
Bovine population in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 15,202 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1975 | 14,719 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 14,072 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.4% |
| 1977 | 13,899 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 13,670 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.7% |
| 1979 | 13,589 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.6% |
| 1980 | 13,426 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 13,247 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 13,356 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
| 1983 | 13,403 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 13,331 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 13,028 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 12,648 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 12,293 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 12,008 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 12,101 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 12,192 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 12,003 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 11,924 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 11,851 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 11,954 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 11,856 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 12,040 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 11,632 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 11,519 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 11,423 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 11,133 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 10,600 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 10,343 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 10,517 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 10,551 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 10,770 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 10,579 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 10,304 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 10,107 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 10,025 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 10,112 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 9,933 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 9,900 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 9,843 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 9,837 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 9,919 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 10,033 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 10,004 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 9,891 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 9,739 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 9,615 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 9,615 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,443 Thousand heads (animals), 6.7× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 9,615 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,443 Thousand heads (animals), 6.7× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14,192 Thousand heads (animals) | 13,589 Thousand heads (animals) | 15,202 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
| 1980s | 12,884 Thousand heads (animals) | 12,008 Thousand heads (animals) | 13,426 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,840 Thousand heads (animals) | 11,423 Thousand heads (animals) | 12,192 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,493 Thousand heads (animals) | 10,025 Thousand heads (animals) | 11,133 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,921 Thousand heads (animals) | 9,739 Thousand heads (animals) | 10,112 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,615 Thousand heads (animals) | 9,615 Thousand heads (animals) | 9,615 Thousand heads (animals) | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 1 Türkiye 17,189 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 2 France 16,395 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 3 Germany 10,335 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 4 United Kingdom 9,615 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 6 Ireland 6,905 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 7 Spain 6,443 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for United Kingdom
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1389 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.21 million people (2100)
- Population density 307.14 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bovine population in United Kingdom?
- Bovine population in United Kingdom was 9,615 Thousand heads (animals) in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest bovine population recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 15,202 Thousand heads (animals) in 1974.
- What is the lowest bovine population recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,615 Thousand heads (animals) in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom rank for bovine population?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 36 countries with data for 2020.
- Is bovine population rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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