Pig population in Belgium
Belgium: Pig population was 6,516 Thousand heads (animals) in 2002. ▲ Rising
Latest (2002)
6,516 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
12th
of 27 countries
All-time high
7,512 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1999
All-time low
0 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1969
Years of data
34
1969–2002
Pig population in Belgium, 1969–2002
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
The most recent figure for pig population in Belgium is 6,516 Thousand heads (animals), measured in 2002.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pig population in Belgium peaked at 7,512 Thousand heads (animals) in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 Thousand heads (animals), in 1969.
That places Belgium 12th out of 27 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
Pig population in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1970 | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1971 | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1972 | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1973 | 4,653 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1974 | 5,285 Thousand heads (animals) | +13.6% |
| 1975 | 4,803 Thousand heads (animals) | -9.1% |
| 1976 | 4,979 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 4,987 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 5,119 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.6% |
| 1979 | 5,060 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 5,142 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 4,973 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.3% |
| 1982 | 5,122 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 5,257 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 5,377 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 5,646 Thousand heads (animals) | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 5,595 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 5,652 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 6,413 Thousand heads (animals) | +13.5% |
| 1989 | 6,345 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 6,757 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.5% |
| 1991 | 6,512 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.6% |
| 1992 | 6,730 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 7,037 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 7,115 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 6,956 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 7,225 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 6,916 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 7,460 Thousand heads (animals) | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 7,512 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 7,288 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 6,706 Thousand heads (animals) | -8.0% |
| 2002 | 6,516 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.8% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 6,516 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,658 Thousand heads (animals), 1.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 6,516 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,585 Thousand heads (animals), 1.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | 1 |
| 1970s | 3,489 Thousand heads (animals) | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | 5,285 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,552 Thousand heads (animals) | 4,973 Thousand heads (animals) | 6,413 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,022 Thousand heads (animals) | 6,512 Thousand heads (animals) | 7,512 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,837 Thousand heads (animals) | 6,516 Thousand heads (animals) | 7,288 Thousand heads (animals) | 3 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 9 United Kingdom 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 9 United Kingdom 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 11 Italy 7,751 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 13 Romania 4,980 Thousand heads (animals)
- 14 Hungary 3,658 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 15 Austria 3,512 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Belgium
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.1094 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 461,216 people (2100)
- Population density 365.29 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0085 % change on previous year (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pig population in Belgium?
- Pig population in Belgium was 6,516 Thousand heads (animals) in 2002, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pig population recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 7,512 Thousand heads (animals) in 1999.
- What is the lowest pig population recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Thousand heads (animals) in 1969.
- How does Belgium rank for pig population?
- Belgium ranks 12th out of 27 countries with data for 2002.
- Is pig population rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Pig population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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