Pig population in Poland
Poland: Pig population was 15,687 Thousand heads (animals) in 2008. ▼ Falling
Latest (2008)
15,687 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 13.0%
World rank
4th
of 27 countries
All-time high
21,179 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1992
All-time low
15,687 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2008
Years of data
22
1987–2008
Pig population in Poland, 1987–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
In 2008, pig population in Poland stood at 15,687 Thousand heads (animals). That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 13.0% on the previous year and down 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pig population in Poland peaked at 21,179 Thousand heads (animals) in 1992 and was at its lowest, 15,687 Thousand heads (animals), in 2008.
Poland ranks 4th of 27 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Pig population in Poland, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 19,474 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1988 | 19,450 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.1% |
| 1989 | 18,711 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 18,770 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 20,737 Thousand heads (animals) | +10.5% |
| 1992 | 21,179 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 19,753 Thousand heads (animals) | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 17,901 Thousand heads (animals) | -9.4% |
| 1995 | 20,351 Thousand heads (animals) | +13.7% |
| 1996 | 19,671 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 17,911 Thousand heads (animals) | -8.9% |
| 1998 | 18,461 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 18,873 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 17,082 Thousand heads (animals) | -9.5% |
| 2001 | 16,493 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 17,698 Thousand heads (animals) | +7.3% |
| 2003 | 18,618 Thousand heads (animals) | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 17,198 Thousand heads (animals) | -7.6% |
| 2005 | 16,996 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 18,205 Thousand heads (animals) | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 18,021 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 15,687 Thousand heads (animals) | -13.0% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 15,687 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,658 Thousand heads (animals), 4.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Poland's 15,687 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,585 Thousand heads (animals), 4.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 19,212 Thousand heads (animals) | 18,711 Thousand heads (animals) | 19,474 Thousand heads (animals) | 3 |
| 1990s | 19,361 Thousand heads (animals) | 17,901 Thousand heads (animals) | 21,179 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,333 Thousand heads (animals) | 15,687 Thousand heads (animals) | 18,618 Thousand heads (animals) | 9 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 1 Germany 25,212 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 2 Spain 24,639 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 3 France 16,064 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
- 7 Netherlands 12,029 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Poland
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7516 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.49 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 624,863 people (2100)
- Population density 63.15 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6386 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.4178 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pig population in Poland?
- Pig population in Poland was 15,687 Thousand heads (animals) in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pig population recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 21,179 Thousand heads (animals) in 1992.
- What is the lowest pig population recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,687 Thousand heads (animals) in 2008.
- How does Poland rank for pig population?
- Poland ranks 4th out of 27 countries with data for 2008.
- Is pig population rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Poland 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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