Production forecasts for bovines, sheep and goats - bi-annual data in Belgium
Belgium: Production forecasts for bovines, sheep and goats - bi-annual data was 354.9 Thousand heads (animals) in 2027. ▼ Falling
Latest (2027)
354.9 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
12th
of 40 countries
All-time high
605 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1996
All-time low
331.01 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2026
Years of data
31
1996–2027
Production forecasts for bovines, sheep and goats - bi-annual data in Belgium, 1996–2027
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
Belgium recorded 354.9 Thousand heads (animals) for production forecasts for bovines, sheep and goats - bi-annual data in 2027.
That represents a change of up 7.2% on the previous year and down 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, production forecasts for bovines, sheep and goats - bi-annual data in Belgium peaked at 605 Thousand heads (animals) in 1996 and was at its lowest, 331.01 Thousand heads (animals), in 2026.
That places Belgium 12th out of 40 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
Production forecasts for bovines, sheep and goats - bi-annual data in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 605 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1997 | 590.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 552 Thousand heads (animals) | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 513 Thousand heads (animals) | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 507.8 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 550.8 Thousand heads (animals) | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 541.8 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 468.6 Thousand heads (animals) | -13.5% |
| 2004 | 465 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 447 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 433.3 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 430.1 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 418.3 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 414.29 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 456.51 Thousand heads (animals) | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 442.5 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 401 Thousand heads (animals) | -9.4% |
| 2014 | 393.2 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 404.21 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 421.6 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 405 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 399.5 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 414 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 331.02 Thousand heads (animals) | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 361.08 Thousand heads (animals) | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 421.16 Thousand heads (animals) | +16.6% |
| 2023 | 448.19 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.4% |
| 2024 | 402.23 Thousand heads (animals) | -10.3% |
| 2025 | 399.26 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 331.01 Thousand heads (animals) | -17.1% |
| 2027 | 354.9 Thousand heads (animals) | +7.2% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 354.9 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 212.24 Thousand heads (animals), 1.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 354.9 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 231.37 Thousand heads (animals), 1.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 565.23 Thousand heads (animals) | 513 Thousand heads (animals) | 605 Thousand heads (animals) | 4 |
| 2000s | 473.63 Thousand heads (animals) | 418.3 Thousand heads (animals) | 550.8 Thousand heads (animals) | 9 |
| 2010s | 415.18 Thousand heads (animals) | 393.2 Thousand heads (animals) | 456.51 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 381.11 Thousand heads (animals) | 331.01 Thousand heads (animals) | 448.19 Thousand heads (animals) | 8 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 9 Italy 785 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 10 Netherlands 705.9 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 10 Netherlands 705.9 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 13 Romania 348.3 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 14 Austria 292.4 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 15 Switzerland 292.13 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More reference data data for Belgium
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1382 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7526 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is production forecasts for bovines, sheep and goats - bi-annual data in Belgium?
- Production forecasts for bovines, sheep and goats - bi-annual data in Belgium was 354.9 Thousand heads (animals) in 2027, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest production forecasts for bovines, sheep and goats - bi-annual data recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 605 Thousand heads (animals) in 1996.
- What is the lowest production forecasts for bovines, sheep and goats - bi-annual data recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 331.01 Thousand heads (animals) in 2026.
- How does Belgium rank for production forecasts for bovines, sheep and goats - bi-annual data?
- Belgium ranks 12th out of 40 countries with data for 2027.
- Is production forecasts for bovines, sheep and goats - bi-annual data rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Production forecasts for bovines, sheep and goats - bi-annual data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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