2.5.1b Number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources in Europe
Europe: 2.5.1b Number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources was 211 No in 2025. ◆ Volatile
2.5.1b Number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources in Europe, 2010–2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in No.
Analysis
Europe recorded 211 No for 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources in 2025. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 298.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources in Europe peaked at 211 No in 2024 and was at its lowest, 8 No, in 2010.
Europe ranks 3rd of 25 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
2.5.1b Number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources in Europe, year by year
| Year | No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 No | — |
| 2011 | 9 No | +12.5% |
| 2012 | 11 No | +22.2% |
| 2013 | 14 No | +27.3% |
| 2014 | 38 No | +171.4% |
| 2015 | 53 No | +39.5% |
| 2016 | 54 No | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 54 No | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 76 No | +40.7% |
| 2019 | 78 No | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 127 No | +62.8% |
| 2021 | 176 No | +38.6% |
| 2022 | 182 No | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 193 No | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 211 No | +9.3% |
| 2025 | 211 No | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 39.5 No | 8 No | 78 No | 10 |
| 2020s | 183.33 No | 127 No | 211 No | 6 |
Countries ranked near Europe
- 1 China, mainland 96 No compare
- 2 Spain 52 No compare
- 3 India 44 No compare
- 3 Türkiye 5 No compare
- 3 Viet Nam 5 No compare
- 4 Portugal 34 No compare
- 5 Democratic Republic of the Congo 0 No
- 5 France 29 No compare
- 5 United Republic of Tanzania 0 No
- 6 Republic of Korea 26 No compare
More economy & growth data for Europe
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$ per capita 36,332 USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth US$ per capita 4.92 % (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth US$ 4.85 % (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$, 2015 prices 22.10 million million USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$ per capita, 2015 prices 29,680 USD (2024)
- Gross Fixed Capital Formation — Annual growth US$ 1.68 % (2024)
- Gross Fixed Capital Formation — Share of GDP US$, 2015 prices 21.04 % (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$ 27.06 million million USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth US$, 2015 prices 1.33 % (2024)
- Gross Fixed Capital Formation — Annual growth US$, 2015 prices -0.5895 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources in Europe?
- 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources in Europe was 211 No in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources recorded in Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 211 No in 2024.
- What is the lowest 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 No in 2010.
- How does Europe rank for 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources?
- Europe ranks 3rd out of 25 groups with data for 2025.
- Is 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 298.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 2.5.1b Number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources are stored for reconstitution — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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