Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Germany
Germany: Sheep by NUTS 2 region was 182,240 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
182,240 Livestock unit (LSU)
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
12th
of 39 countries
All-time high
264,240 Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2005
All-time low
180,930 Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2020
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Germany, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Livestock unit (LSU).
Analysis
The most recent figure for sheep by nuts 2 region in Germany is 182,240 Livestock unit (LSU), measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep by nuts 2 region in Germany peaked at 264,240 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2005 and was at its lowest, 180,930 Livestock unit (LSU), in 2020.
Germany ranks 12th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Germany, year by year
| Year | Livestock unit (LSU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 264,240 Livestock unit (LSU) | — |
| 2007 | 246,100 Livestock unit (LSU) | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 208,850 Livestock unit (LSU) | -15.1% |
| 2013 | 189,330 Livestock unit (LSU) | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 185,600 Livestock unit (LSU) | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 180,930 Livestock unit (LSU) | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 182,240 Livestock unit (LSU) | +0.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 182,240 Livestock unit (LSU) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58,985 Livestock unit (LSU), 3.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Germany's 182,240 Livestock unit (LSU) is above the median for high income countries, which is 48,610 Livestock unit (LSU), 3.7× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 255,170 Livestock unit (LSU) | 246,100 Livestock unit (LSU) | 264,240 Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
| 2010s | 194,593 Livestock unit (LSU) | 185,600 Livestock unit (LSU) | 208,850 Livestock unit (LSU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 181,585 Livestock unit (LSU) | 180,930 Livestock unit (LSU) | 182,240 Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 9 Ireland 554,980 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 10 Norway 229,020 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 11 Portugal 205,030 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 13 Bulgaria 129,030 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 14 Hungary 92,240 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 15 Netherlands 83,860 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 15 Netherlands 83,860 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep by nuts 2 region in Germany?
- Sheep by nuts 2 region in Germany was 182,240 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest sheep by nuts 2 region recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 264,240 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2005.
- What is the lowest sheep by nuts 2 region recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 180,930 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2020.
- How does Germany rank for sheep by nuts 2 region?
- Germany ranks 12th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is sheep by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany 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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