Pig population in Portugal
Portugal: Pig population was 2,382 Thousand heads (animals) in 1995. ▬ Flat
Latest (1995)
2,382 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
17th
of 27 countries
All-time high
2,611 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1993
All-time low
2,371 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1988
Years of data
9
1987–1995
Pig population in Portugal, 1987–1995
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
Portugal recorded 2,382 Thousand heads (animals) for pig population in 1995.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pig population in Portugal peaked at 2,611 Thousand heads (animals) in 1993 and was at its lowest, 2,371 Thousand heads (animals), in 1988.
That places Portugal 17th out of 27 countries with data for 1995, putting it in the middle of the range.
Pig population in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2,433 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1988 | 2,371 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 2,419 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 2,485 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 2,415 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 2,479 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 2,611 Thousand heads (animals) | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 2,382 Thousand heads (animals) | -8.8% |
| 1995 | 2,382 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 2,382 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,658 Thousand heads (animals), 65% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 2,382 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,585 Thousand heads (animals), 66% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,408 Thousand heads (animals) | 2,371 Thousand heads (animals) | 2,433 Thousand heads (animals) | 3 |
| 1990s | 2,459 Thousand heads (animals) | 2,382 Thousand heads (animals) | 2,611 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More population data for Portugal
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 396,215 people (2100)
- Population density 95.56 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pig population in Portugal?
- Pig population in Portugal was 2,382 Thousand heads (animals) in 1995, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pig population recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 2,611 Thousand heads (animals) in 1993.
- What is the lowest pig population recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,371 Thousand heads (animals) in 1988.
- How does Portugal rank for pig population?
- Portugal ranks 17th out of 27 countries with data for 1995.
- Is pig population rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal 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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