Pigs by NUTS 2 region in France

France: Pigs by NUTS 2 region was 2.70 million in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
2.70 million
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
6th
of 39 countries
All-time high
3.23 million
in 2010
All-time low
2.70 million
in 2023
Years of data
7
2005–2023

Pigs by NUTS 2 region in France, 2005–2023

01.0M2.0M3.0M2005201420232005: 3.2M2007: 3.1M2010: 3.2M2013: 3.1M2016: 3.1M2020: 2.9M2023: 2.7M

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

France recorded 2.70 million for pigs by nuts 2 region in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pigs by nuts 2 region in France peaked at 3.23 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2.70 million, in 2023.

France ranks 6th of 39 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Pigs by NUTS 2 region in France, year by year

Annual values for Pigs by NUTS 2 region in France, 2005 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2005 3.22 million —
2007 3.13 million -2.8%
2010 3.23 million +3.1%
2013 3.07 million -4.9%
2016 3.07 million -0.0%
2020 2.87 million -6.3%
2023 2.70 million -5.9%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 2.70 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 379,080, 7.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)
  • France's 2.70 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 324,790, 8.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.17 million 3.13 million 3.22 million 2
2010s 3.12 million 3.07 million 3.23 million 3
2020s 2.79 million 2.70 million 2.87 million 2

Countries ranked near France

  1. 3 Germany 5.03 million compare
  2. 4 Poland 2.87 million compare
  3. 4 Poland 2.87 million compare
  4. 7 Denmark 2.32 million compare
  5. 8 Italy 2.24 million compare
  6. 9 Netherlands 2.08 million compare
  7. 9 Netherlands 2.08 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is pigs by nuts 2 region in France?
Pigs by nuts 2 region in France was 2.70 million in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest pigs by nuts 2 region recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 3.23 million in 2010.
What is the lowest pigs by nuts 2 region recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 2.70 million in 2023.
How does France rank for pigs by nuts 2 region?
France ranks 6th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
Is pigs by nuts 2 region rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Pigs by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pigs by NUTS 2 region
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
285 places, 1,759 data points, 2005–2023
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