Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Estonia
Estonia: Sheep by NUTS 2 region was 5,960 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023. ▼ Falling
Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Estonia, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Livestock unit (LSU).
Analysis
The most recent figure for sheep by nuts 2 region in Estonia is 5,960 Livestock unit (LSU), measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.7% on the previous year and down 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep by nuts 2 region in Estonia peaked at 9,080 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2016 and was at its lowest, 5,960 Livestock unit (LSU), in 2023.
Estonia ranks 36th of 39 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Livestock unit (LSU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6,560 Livestock unit (LSU) | — |
| 2007 | 8,320 Livestock unit (LSU) | +26.8% |
| 2010 | 8,710 Livestock unit (LSU) | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 8,700 Livestock unit (LSU) | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 9,080 Livestock unit (LSU) | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 7,520 Livestock unit (LSU) | -17.2% |
| 2023 | 5,960 Livestock unit (LSU) | -20.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,440 Livestock unit (LSU) | 6,560 Livestock unit (LSU) | 8,320 Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
| 2010s | 8,830 Livestock unit (LSU) | 8,700 Livestock unit (LSU) | 9,080 Livestock unit (LSU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 6,740 Livestock unit (LSU) | 5,960 Livestock unit (LSU) | 7,520 Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More reference data data for Estonia
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- Exposure to extreme temperature — Annual temperature change 1.22 Degrees celsius (2023)
- Cooling and heating degree days by NUTS 2 regions - monthly data 502.94 Number (2025)
- Cooling and heating degree days by NUTS 2 regions - annual data 3,730 Number (2025)
- IPAC Dashboard indicators — Geothermal 0 Index (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep by nuts 2 region in Estonia?
- Sheep by nuts 2 region in Estonia was 5,960 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest sheep by nuts 2 region recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 9,080 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2016.
- What is the lowest sheep by nuts 2 region recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,960 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023.
- How does Estonia rank for sheep by nuts 2 region?
- Estonia ranks 36th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is sheep by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Sheep by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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