Pig population in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Pig population was 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) in 1998. ▲ Rising
Latest (1998)
7,975 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
9th
of 27 countries
All-time high
8,861 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1974
All-time low
0 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1973
Years of data
26
1973–1998
Pig population in United Kingdom, 1973–1998
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) for pig population in 1998.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pig population in United Kingdom peaked at 8,861 Thousand heads (animals) in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0 Thousand heads (animals), in 1973.
That places United Kingdom 9th 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 26 years of available data.
Pig population in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1974 | 8,861 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1975 | 7,687 Thousand heads (animals) | -13.2% |
| 1976 | 7,685 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.0% |
| 1977 | 7,750 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 7,571 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.3% |
| 1979 | 7,900 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.3% |
| 1980 | 7,672 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 7,824 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 8,115 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 8,311 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 7,644 Thousand heads (animals) | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 8,034 Thousand heads (animals) | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 8,399 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 8,398 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 8,079 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 7,605 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.9% |
| 1990 | 7,606 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 7,321 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 7,493 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 7,669 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 7,362 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 7,441 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 7,429 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 7,818 Thousand heads (animals) | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,779 Thousand heads (animals) | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,861 Thousand heads (animals) | 7 |
| 1980s | 8,008 Thousand heads (animals) | 7,605 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,399 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,568 Thousand heads (animals) | 7,321 Thousand heads (animals) | 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 6 Denmark 12,186 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 7 Netherlands 12,029 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 7 Netherlands 12,029 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 9 United Kingdom 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 11 Italy 7,751 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 12 Belgium 6,516 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for United Kingdom
- Population on 1 January by age group, sex and NUTS 2 region 66.65 million Number (2019)
- Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region 66.65 million Number (2019)
- Animal populations by NUTS 2 region 9,459 Thousand heads (animals) (2019)
- Live births (total) by NUTS 3 region 730,918 Number (2018)
- Population density by NUTS 3 region 275.3 Persons per square kilometre (2020)
- Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 66.65 million Number (2019)
- Live births by mother's age and NUTS 2 region 730,918 Number (2018)
- Fertility rates by age and NUTS 2 region 1.68 Number (2018)
- Population in private households by educational attainment level and 48,389 Thousand persons (2019)
- Population in private households by educational attainment level and 14.1% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pig population in United Kingdom?
- Pig population in United Kingdom was 7,975 Thousand heads (animals) in 1998, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pig population recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 8,861 Thousand heads (animals) in 1974.
- What is the lowest pig population recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Thousand heads (animals) in 1973.
- How does United Kingdom rank for pig population?
- United Kingdom ranks 9th out of 27 countries with data for 1998.
- Is pig population rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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