Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Netherlands

Netherlands: Hypothetical land animals slaughtered was 232.84 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
232.84 billion
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
14th
of 199 countries
All-time high
289.66 billion
in 2017
All-time low
19.95 billion
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Netherlands, 1961–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Netherlands recorded 232.84 billion for hypothetical land animals slaughtered in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Netherlands peaked at 289.66 billion in 2017 and was at its lowest, 19.95 billion, in 1961.

That places Netherlands 14th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Netherlands, year by year

Annual values for Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Netherlands, 1961 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1961 19.95 billion —
1962 23.51 billion +17.9%
1963 25.24 billion +7.3%
1964 30.48 billion +20.8%
1965 36.24 billion +18.9%
1966 43.89 billion +21.1%
1967 49.71 billion +13.2%
1968 53.73 billion +8.1%
1969 60.01 billion +11.7%
1970 71.96 billion +19.9%
1971 79.31 billion +10.2%
1972 82.11 billion +3.5%
1973 85.76 billion +4.4%
1974 81.03 billion -5.5%
1975 78.41 billion -3.2%
1976 82.56 billion +5.3%
1977 81.88 billion -0.8%
1978 82.55 billion +0.8%
1979 84.88 billion +2.8%
1980 88.75 billion +4.6%
1981 101.65 billion +14.5%
1982 106.48 billion +4.7%
1983 101.63 billion -4.6%
1984 107.45 billion +5.7%
1985 110.83 billion +3.1%
1986 119.82 billion +8.1%
1987 121.95 billion +1.8%
1988 125.26 billion +2.7%
1989 129.67 billion +3.5%
1990 151.68 billion +17.0%
1991 156.81 billion +3.4%
1992 165.32 billion +5.4%
1993 169.04 billion +2.3%
1994 179.66 billion +6.3%
1995 189.34 billion +5.4%
1996 212.35 billion +12.2%
1997 216.82 billion +2.1%
1998 228.30 billion +5.3%
1999 227.80 billion -0.2%
2000 191.12 billion -16.1%
2001 193.90 billion +1.5%
2002 196.91 billion +1.6%
2003 154.99 billion -21.3%
2004 175.24 billion +13.1%
2005 182.25 billion +4.0%
2006 182.05 billion -0.1%
2007 200.89 billion +10.4%
2008 206.46 billion +2.8%
2009 211.23 billion +2.3%
2010 215.34 billion +1.9%
2011 228.50 billion +6.1%
2012 243.39 billion +6.5%
2013 252.26 billion +3.6%
2014 263.51 billion +4.5%
2015 274.48 billion +4.2%
2016 289.62 billion +5.5%
2017 289.66 billion +0.0%
2018 285.02 billion -1.6%
2019 285.98 billion +0.3%
2020 275.99 billion -3.5%
2021 242.72 billion -12.1%
2022 240.86 billion -0.8%
2023 235.75 billion -2.1%
2024 232.84 billion -1.2%

Netherlands compared with similar countries

  • Netherlands's 232.84 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 108.54 billion, 2.1× the median. (64 countries reporting)
  • Netherlands's 232.84 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 100.55 billion, 2.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 38.08 billion 19.95 billion 60.01 billion 9
1970s 81.04 billion 71.96 billion 85.76 billion 10
1980s 111.35 billion 88.75 billion 129.67 billion 10
1990s 189.71 billion 151.68 billion 228.30 billion 10
2000s 189.50 billion 154.99 billion 211.23 billion 10
2010s 262.78 billion 215.34 billion 289.66 billion 10
2020s 245.63 billion 232.84 billion 275.99 billion 5

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 11 Australia 247.70 billion compare
  2. 12 New Zealand 238.06 billion compare
  3. 13 United States 235.34 billion compare
  4. 15 Belgium 222.52 billion compare
  5. 16 Peru 212.34 billion compare
  6. 17 Panama 204.23 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Netherlands?
Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Netherlands was 232.84 billion in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest hypothetical land animals slaughtered recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 289.66 billion in 2017.
What is the lowest hypothetical land animals slaughtered recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 19.95 billion in 1961.
How does Netherlands rank for hypothetical land animals slaughtered?
Netherlands ranks 14th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
Is hypothetical land animals slaughtered rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Hypothetical land animals slaughtered. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hypothetical land animals slaughtered
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 11,563 data points, 1961–2024
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