Pig population in Spain
Spain: Pig population was 24,639 Thousand heads (animals) in 2008. ▲ Rising
Latest (2008)
24,639 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 8.1%
World rank
2nd
of 27 countries
All-time high
26,804 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2007
All-time low
11,330 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1985
Years of data
25
1984–2008
Pig population in Spain, 1984–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
The most recent figure for pig population in Spain is 24,639 Thousand heads (animals), measured in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.1% on the previous year and up 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pig population in Spain peaked at 26,804 Thousand heads (animals) in 2007 and was at its lowest, 11,330 Thousand heads (animals), in 1985.
That places Spain 2nd out of 27 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Pig population in Spain, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 11,936 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1985 | 11,330 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.1% |
| 1986 | 14,371 Thousand heads (animals) | +26.8% |
| 1987 | 16,122 Thousand heads (animals) | +12.2% |
| 1988 | 16,722 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 16,096 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 16,443 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 15,949 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.0% |
| 1992 | 17,444 Thousand heads (animals) | +9.4% |
| 1993 | 18,204 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.4% |
| 1994 | 18,368 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 18,599 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 17,944 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.5% |
| 1997 | 18,828 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 20,067 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 20,626 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 22,760 Thousand heads (animals) | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 21,743 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 23,114 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 23,175 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 25,060 Thousand heads (animals) | +8.1% |
| 2005 | 24,998 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 25,066 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 26,804 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 24,639 Thousand heads (animals) | -8.1% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 24,639 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,658 Thousand heads (animals), 6.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Spain's 24,639 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,585 Thousand heads (animals), 6.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14,430 Thousand heads (animals) | 11,330 Thousand heads (animals) | 16,722 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
| 1990s | 18,247 Thousand heads (animals) | 15,949 Thousand heads (animals) | 20,626 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,151 Thousand heads (animals) | 21,743 Thousand heads (animals) | 26,804 Thousand heads (animals) | 9 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More population data for Spain
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.24 million people (2100)
- Population density 66.29 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2658 % change on previous year (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pig population in Spain?
- Pig population in Spain was 24,639 Thousand heads (animals) in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pig population recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 26,804 Thousand heads (animals) in 2007.
- What is the lowest pig population recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,330 Thousand heads (animals) in 1985.
- How does Spain rank for pig population?
- Spain ranks 2nd out of 27 countries with data for 2008.
- Is pig population rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Spain 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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