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Hardly fewer dairy cows, but smaller pig herd in 2022
At 1.57 million, the national dairy cattle herd remained virtually unchanged in 2022. This is 7 percent less than five years earlier.
Cattle herd size has barely changed
In 2022, the size of the Dutch cattle population has remained virtually unchanged relative to last year, standing at 3.8 million head.
Livestock on agricultural holdings: reference date 1 April and 1 December
Livestock on agricultural holdings with a Standard Ouptut >= 3000 euro, grazing livestock and housed animals at 1 April and 1 December
Sheep population down by over 8 percent in 2023
The number of sheep in the Netherlands fell by 61 thousand (-8.4 percent) in 2023 compared to the previous year
Agriculture; crops, livestock and land use by general farm type, region
Agricultural census; crops, livestock, land use and corresponding number of holdings by general farm type and region
Nitrogen and phosphate in animal manure within limits for 2023
The total quantity of nitrogen excreted in animal manure in 2023 was 471 million kg.
Trade in goods; border crossing, SITC (5 digit, division 00-43)
Import and export value of goods (border crossing); SITC (5 digit, division 00-43) and countries.
Nitrogen and phosphate production from manure below ceiling
In 2022, total nitrogen excretion from animal manure amounted to 467 million kg, phosphate excretion amounted to 150 million kg.
Livestock manure; production, transport and use, key figures
Manure production, nitrogen and phosphate in manure, nitrogen losses Manure processing, manure exports and manure use
Agriculture; labour force by region
Agricultural census; number of persons, annual work units and corresponding number of holdings by region
Consumer prices; price index 2015=100
Consumer price indices. Index figures consumer expenditures 2015 = 100 Price index, monthly and yearly rates and weightingcoëfficient
Consumer prices; European harmonised price index 2015=100 (HICP)
European harmonised consumer price indices 2015 = 100, expenditures Price index, monthly and yearly rates and weightingcoëfficient
Dairy goat herd has increased again
The Dutch dairy goat herd keeps growing. As of this year, the herd size stands at 476 thousand, i.e. 4 percent more than last year.
Slightly smaller pig herd, barely reduced cattle herd
In 2021, the pig herd in the Netherlands was slightly reduced year-on-year to almost 11.4 million.
Trade in goods; border crossing, SITC (5 digit, division 51-65)
Import and export value of goods (border crossing); SITC (5 digit, division 51-65) and countries.
Government; Taxes and social contributions
Revenue collected from taxes and social contributions Types of taxes and social contributions
Consumer prices; contribution and impact, CPI 2015=100
Contribution and impact on the annual rate of change according to CPI Yearly rates, weighting coefficient, contribution and impact
Consumer prices; contribution and impact, HICP 2015=100
Contribution and impact on the annual rate of change according to HICP Yearly rates, weighting coefficient, contribution and impact
Live animal exports stood at 1.8 billion euros in 2020
In 2020, the Netherlands exported 1.8 billion euros worth of live animals.
The Netherlands in numbers, 2021 edition
The Netherlands in numbers (2021 edition) answers 36 questions about our country by means of images and text.
More goats but fewer pigs and cattle
The number of goats in the Netherlands has increased this year.
Decline in pig farming
The number of pig-producing farms has decreased by 12.0 percent from over 4 thousand in 2019 to 3.6 thousand in 2020.
Use of secondary materials: potential data sources
Exploration of potential sources to collect data about the use of secondary materials at the request of the Dutch environmental assessment agency.
Again fewer cows and more goats
On 1 April 2018, there were nearly 4 million head of cattle in the Netherlands, a decline of over 178 thousand (4 percent) on one year previously.