Pig population in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Pig population was 7,975 in 1998. ▲ Rising
Latest (1998)
7,975
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
9th
of 27 countries
All-time high
8,861
in 1974
All-time low
0
in 1973
Years of data
26
1973–1998
Pig population in United Kingdom, 1973–1998
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 7,975 for pig population in 1998.
That represents a change of 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 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1973.
United Kingdom ranks 9th of 27 countries on this measure, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 8,861 | — |
| 1975 | 7,687 | -13.2% |
| 1976 | 7,685 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | 7,750 | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 7,571 | -2.3% |
| 1979 | 7,900 | +4.3% |
| 1980 | 7,672 | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 7,824 | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 8,115 | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 8,311 | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 7,644 | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 8,034 | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 8,399 | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 8,398 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 8,079 | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 7,605 | -5.9% |
| 1990 | 7,606 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 7,321 | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 7,493 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 7,669 | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 7,362 | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 7,441 | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 7,429 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 7,818 | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 7,975 | +2.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 7,975 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,658, 2.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 7,975 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,585, 2.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,779 | 0 | 8,861 | 7 |
| 1980s | 8,008 | 7,605 | 8,399 | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,568 | 7,321 | 7,975 | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 6 Denmark 12,186 compare
- 7 Netherlands 12,029 compare
- 7 Netherlands 12,029 compare
- 9 United Kingdom 7,975 compare
- 11 Italy 7,751 compare
- 12 Belgium 6,516 compare
More population data for United Kingdom
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1389 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 71,685 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.184 (2100)
- Population density 307.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.21 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pig population in United Kingdom?
- Pig population in United Kingdom was 7,975 in 1998, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pig population recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 8,861 in 1974.
- What is the lowest pig population recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 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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