Pig population in Italy
Italy: Pig population was 7,751 Thousand heads (animals) in 1998. ▲ Rising
Latest (1998)
7,751 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
11th
of 27 countries
All-time high
8,721 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1977
All-time low
6,350 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1972
Years of data
30
1969–1998
Pig population in Italy, 1969–1998
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
Italy recorded 7,751 Thousand heads (animals) for pig population in 1998.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pig population in Italy peaked at 8,721 Thousand heads (animals) in 1977 and was at its lowest, 6,350 Thousand heads (animals), in 1972.
That places Italy 11th out of 27 countries with data for 1998, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 30 years of available data.
Pig population in Italy, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 6,949 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1970 | 8,213 Thousand heads (animals) | +18.2% |
| 1971 | 7,877 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.1% |
| 1972 | 6,350 Thousand heads (animals) | -19.4% |
| 1973 | 7,167 Thousand heads (animals) | +12.9% |
| 1974 | 7,530 Thousand heads (animals) | +5.1% |
| 1975 | 7,618 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.2% |
| 1976 | 8,051 Thousand heads (animals) | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 8,721 Thousand heads (animals) | +8.3% |
| 1978 | 8,720 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.0% |
| 1979 | 8,347 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 8,218 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 8,248 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 8,302 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 8,420 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 8,389 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 8,365 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 8,463 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 8,520 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 8,600 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.9% |
| 1989 | 8,624 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 8,655 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 8,390 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 7,744 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 7,934 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 7,747 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.4% |
| 1996 | 7,798 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 7,607 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 7,751 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.9% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 7,751 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,658 Thousand heads (animals), 2.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Italy's 7,751 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,585 Thousand heads (animals), 2.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,949 Thousand heads (animals) | 6,949 Thousand heads (animals) | 6,949 Thousand heads (animals) | 1 |
| 1970s | 7,859 Thousand heads (animals) | 6,350 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,721 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,415 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,218 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,624 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,956 Thousand heads (animals) | 7,607 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,655 Thousand heads (animals) | 9 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 9 United Kingdom 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 9 United Kingdom 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 12 Belgium 6,516 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 13 Romania 4,980 Thousand heads (animals)
- 14 Hungary 3,658 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Italy
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- 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 pig population in Italy?
- Pig population in Italy was 7,751 Thousand heads (animals) in 1998, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pig population recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 8,721 Thousand heads (animals) in 1977.
- What is the lowest pig population recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,350 Thousand heads (animals) in 1972.
- How does Italy rank for pig population?
- Italy ranks 11th out of 27 countries with data for 1998.
- Is pig population rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Italy 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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