Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Germany

Germany: Sheep by NUTS 2 region was 182,240 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
182,240
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
12th
of 39 countries
All-time high
264,240
in 2005
All-time low
180,930
in 2020
Years of data
7
2005–2023

Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Germany, 2005–2023

0100.0k200.0k300.0k2005201420232005: 264.2k2007: 246.1k2010: 208.8k2013: 189.3k2016: 185.6k2020: 180.9k2023: 182.2k

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for sheep by nuts 2 region in Germany is 182,240, 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 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 180,930, 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

Annual values for Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Germany, 2005 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2005 264,240 —
2007 246,100 -6.9%
2010 208,850 -15.1%
2013 189,330 -9.3%
2016 185,600 -2.0%
2020 180,930 -2.5%
2023 182,240 +0.7%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 182,240 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58,985, 3.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 182,240 is above the median for high income countries, which is 48,610, 3.7× the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 255,170 246,100 264,240 2
2010s 194,593 185,600 208,850 3
2020s 181,585 180,930 182,240 2

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 9 Ireland 554,980 compare
  2. 10 Norway 229,020 compare
  3. 11 Portugal 205,030 compare
  4. 13 Bulgaria 129,030 compare
  5. 14 Hungary 92,240 compare
  6. 15 Netherlands 83,860 compare
  7. 15 Netherlands 83,860 compare

See the full ranking of 291 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sheep by nuts 2 region in Germany?
Sheep by nuts 2 region in Germany was 182,240 in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest sheep by nuts 2 region recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 264,240 in 2005.
What is the lowest sheep by nuts 2 region recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 180,930 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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Indicator
Sheep by NUTS 2 region
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
291 places, 1,806 data points, 2005–2023
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