Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Groningen

Groningen: Sheep by NUTS 2 region was 6,700 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
6,700 Livestock unit (LSU)
Change on year
down 3.9%
Rank
135th
of 251 regions
All-time high
11,500 Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2005
All-time low
6,340 Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2016
Years of data
7
2005–2023

Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Groningen, 2005–2023

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k2005201420232005: 11.5k Livestock unit (LSU)2007: 10.9k Livestock unit (LSU)2010: 8.8k Livestock unit (LSU)2013: 8.4k Livestock unit (LSU)2016: 6.3k Livestock unit (LSU)2020: 7.0k Livestock unit (LSU)2023: 6.7k Livestock unit (LSU)

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Livestock unit (LSU).

Analysis

The most recent figure for sheep by nuts 2 region in Groningen is 6,700 Livestock unit (LSU), measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 20.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sheep by nuts 2 region in Groningen peaked at 11,500 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6,340 Livestock unit (LSU), in 2016.

Groningen ranks 135th of 251 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Groningen, year by year

Annual values for Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Groningen, 2005 to 2023.
Year Livestock unit (LSU) Change
2005 11,500 Livestock unit (LSU) —
2007 10,860 Livestock unit (LSU) -5.6%
2010 8,780 Livestock unit (LSU) -19.2%
2013 8,410 Livestock unit (LSU) -4.2%
2016 6,340 Livestock unit (LSU) -24.6%
2020 6,970 Livestock unit (LSU) +9.9%
2023 6,700 Livestock unit (LSU) -3.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11,180 Livestock unit (LSU) 10,860 Livestock unit (LSU) 11,500 Livestock unit (LSU) 2
2010s 7,843 Livestock unit (LSU) 6,340 Livestock unit (LSU) 8,780 Livestock unit (LSU) 3
2020s 6,835 Livestock unit (LSU) 6,700 Livestock unit (LSU) 6,970 Livestock unit (LSU) 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is sheep by nuts 2 region in Groningen?
Sheep by nuts 2 region in Groningen was 6,700 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest sheep by nuts 2 region recorded in Groningen?
The highest recorded value was 11,500 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2005.
What is the lowest sheep by nuts 2 region recorded in Groningen?
The lowest recorded value was 6,340 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2016.
How does Groningen rank for sheep by nuts 2 region?
Groningen ranks 135th out of 251 regions with data for 2023.
Is sheep by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Groningen?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Groningen 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
Unit
Livestock unit (LSU)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
290 places, 1,800 data points, 2005–2023
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