Populations of certified organic livestock in Italy
Italy: Populations of certified organic livestock was 417 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
417 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 14.1%
World rank
4th
of 36 countries
All-time high
485.54 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2024
All-time low
203.82 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2012
Years of data
14
2012–2025
Populations of certified organic livestock in Italy, 2012–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
In 2025, populations of certified organic livestock in Italy stood at 417 Thousand heads (animals).
That represents a change of down 14.1% on the previous year and up 56.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, populations of certified organic livestock in Italy peaked at 485.54 Thousand heads (animals) in 2024 and was at its lowest, 203.82 Thousand heads (animals), in 2012.
That places Italy 4th out of 36 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Populations of certified organic livestock in Italy, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 203.82 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 2013 | 231.64 Thousand heads (animals) | +13.6% |
| 2014 | 222.92 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 266.58 Thousand heads (animals) | +19.6% |
| 2016 | 331.43 Thousand heads (animals) | +24.3% |
| 2017 | 336.28 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 375.41 Thousand heads (animals) | +11.6% |
| 2019 | 389.67 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 397.19 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 409.33 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 452.32 Thousand heads (animals) | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 469.35 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 485.54 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.4% |
| 2025 | 417 Thousand heads (animals) | -14.1% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 417 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 124.66 Thousand heads (animals), 3.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Italy's 417 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 124.66 Thousand heads (animals), 3.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 294.72 Thousand heads (animals) | 203.82 Thousand heads (animals) | 389.67 Thousand heads (animals) | 8 |
| 2020s | 438.45 Thousand heads (animals) | 397.19 Thousand heads (animals) | 485.54 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 1 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 5,126 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 2 France 1,017 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 3 Germany 789.46 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 5 Austria 403.94 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 6 Spain 312.01 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 7 United Kingdom 300.79 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Italy
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7397 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5615 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,250 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3544 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.676 (2100)
- Population density 119.63 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.26 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is populations of certified organic livestock in Italy?
- Populations of certified organic livestock in Italy was 417 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest populations of certified organic livestock recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 485.54 Thousand heads (animals) in 2024.
- What is the lowest populations of certified organic livestock recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 203.82 Thousand heads (animals) in 2012.
- How does Italy rank for populations of certified organic livestock?
- Italy ranks 4th out of 36 countries with data for 2025.
- Is populations of certified organic livestock rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Populations of certified organic livestock. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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