Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Netherlands
Netherlands: Sheep by NUTS 2 region was 83,860 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
83,860 Livestock unit (LSU)
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
15th
of 39 countries
All-time high
136,930 Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2007
All-time low
78,390 Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2016
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Netherlands, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Livestock unit (LSU).
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 83,860 Livestock unit (LSU) for sheep by nuts 2 region in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.8% on the previous year and down 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep by nuts 2 region in Netherlands peaked at 136,930 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2007 and was at its lowest, 78,390 Livestock unit (LSU), in 2016.
That places Netherlands 15th out of 39 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Sheep by NUTS 2 region in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Livestock unit (LSU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 136,250 Livestock unit (LSU) | — |
| 2007 | 136,930 Livestock unit (LSU) | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 112,950 Livestock unit (LSU) | -17.5% |
| 2013 | 103,360 Livestock unit (LSU) | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 78,390 Livestock unit (LSU) | -24.2% |
| 2020 | 89,050 Livestock unit (LSU) | +13.6% |
| 2023 | 83,860 Livestock unit (LSU) | -5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 136,590 Livestock unit (LSU) | 136,250 Livestock unit (LSU) | 136,930 Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
| 2010s | 98,233 Livestock unit (LSU) | 78,390 Livestock unit (LSU) | 112,950 Livestock unit (LSU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 86,455 Livestock unit (LSU) | 83,860 Livestock unit (LSU) | 89,050 Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
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- Cooling and heating degree days by NUTS 2 regions - monthly data 371.35 Number (2025)
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- IPAC Dashboard indicators — Geothermal 184.79 Index (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep by nuts 2 region in Netherlands?
- Sheep by nuts 2 region in Netherlands was 83,860 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest sheep by nuts 2 region recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 136,930 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2007.
- What is the lowest sheep by nuts 2 region recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 78,390 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2016.
- How does Netherlands rank for sheep by nuts 2 region?
- Netherlands ranks 15th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is sheep by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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