Pig population in Netherlands
Netherlands: Pig population was 12,029 Thousand heads (animals) in 2008. ▲ Rising
Latest (2008)
12,029 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
7th
of 27 countries
All-time high
15,164 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1997
All-time low
4,860 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1969
Years of data
40
1969–2008
Pig population in Netherlands, 1969–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 12,029 Thousand heads (animals) for pig population in 2008.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pig population in Netherlands peaked at 15,164 Thousand heads (animals) in 1997 and was at its lowest, 4,860 Thousand heads (animals), in 1969.
Netherlands ranks 7th of 27 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 40 years of available data.
Pig population in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 4,860 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1970 | 5,776 Thousand heads (animals) | +18.8% |
| 1971 | 6,482 Thousand heads (animals) | +12.2% |
| 1972 | 6,520 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 6,802 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.3% |
| 1974 | 7,017 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 7,101 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.2% |
| 1976 | 7,136 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 7,927 Thousand heads (animals) | +11.1% |
| 1978 | 8,997 Thousand heads (animals) | +13.5% |
| 1979 | 9,878 Thousand heads (animals) | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 10,380 Thousand heads (animals) | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 10,383 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 10,031 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 10,666 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.3% |
| 1984 | 11,150 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.5% |
| 1985 | 12,008 Thousand heads (animals) | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 13,234 Thousand heads (animals) | +10.2% |
| 1987 | 14,409 Thousand heads (animals) | +8.9% |
| 1988 | 13,905 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 13,757 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 13,534 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.6% |
| 1991 | 13,316 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 13,624 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 13,851 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 13,809 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 13,858 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 13,792 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 15,164 Thousand heads (animals) | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 13,445 Thousand heads (animals) | -11.3% |
| 1999 | 13,566 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 13,118 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 13,073 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 11,648 Thousand heads (animals) | -10.9% |
| 2003 | 11,172 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 11,222 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 11,312 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 11,300 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 11,665 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 12,029 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,860 Thousand heads (animals) | 4,860 Thousand heads (animals) | 4,860 Thousand heads (animals) | 1 |
| 1970s | 7,364 Thousand heads (animals) | 5,776 Thousand heads (animals) | 9,878 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,992 Thousand heads (animals) | 10,031 Thousand heads (animals) | 14,409 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,796 Thousand heads (animals) | 13,316 Thousand heads (animals) | 15,164 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,838 Thousand heads (animals) | 11,172 Thousand heads (animals) | 13,118 Thousand heads (animals) | 9 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 4 Poland 15,687 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 4 Poland 15,687 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 6 Denmark 12,186 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 7 Netherlands 12,029 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 9 United Kingdom 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 9 United Kingdom 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) compare
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 pig population in Netherlands?
- Pig population in Netherlands was 12,029 Thousand heads (animals) in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pig population recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 15,164 Thousand heads (animals) in 1997.
- What is the lowest pig population recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,860 Thousand heads (animals) in 1969.
- How does Netherlands rank for pig population?
- Netherlands ranks 7th out of 27 countries with data for 2008.
- Is pig population rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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