Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Finland

Finland: Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit was 70,890 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
70,890 Livestock unit (LSU)
Change on year
up 13.9%
World rank
12th
of 25 countries
All-time high
98,620 Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2016
All-time low
24,670 Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2010
Years of data
5
2010–2023

Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Finland, 2010–2023

20.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k2010201620232010: 24.7k Livestock unit (LSU)2013: 78.9k Livestock unit (LSU)2016: 98.6k Livestock unit (LSU)2020: 62.2k Livestock unit (LSU)2023: 70.9k Livestock unit (LSU)

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

Analysis

In 2023, organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Finland stood at 70,890 Livestock unit (LSU).

The figure is up 13.9% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Finland peaked at 98,620 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2016 and was at its lowest, 24,670 Livestock unit (LSU), in 2010.

Finland ranks 12th of 25 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Finland, year by year

Annual values for Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit, economic size of the farm and NUTS 2 region in Finland, 2010 to 2023.
Year Livestock unit (LSU) Change
2010 24,670 Livestock unit (LSU)
2013 78,860 Livestock unit (LSU) +219.7%
2016 98,620 Livestock unit (LSU) +25.1%
2020 62,230 Livestock unit (LSU) -36.9%
2023 70,890 Livestock unit (LSU) +13.9%

Finland compared with similar countries

  • Finland's 70,890 Livestock unit (LSU) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 73,710 Livestock unit (LSU), 96% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
  • Finland's 70,890 Livestock unit (LSU) is below the median for high income countries, which is 72,300 Livestock unit (LSU), 98% of the median. (20 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 67,383 Livestock unit (LSU) 24,670 Livestock unit (LSU) 98,620 Livestock unit (LSU) 3
2020s 66,560 Livestock unit (LSU) 62,230 Livestock unit (LSU) 70,890 Livestock unit (LSU) 2

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 9 Ireland 83,000 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
  2. 10 Netherlands 73,710 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
  3. 10 Netherlands 73,710 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
  4. 13 Latvia 68,630 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
  5. 13 Latvia 68,630 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
  6. 15 Slovakia 58,400 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
  7. 15 Slovakia 58,400 Livestock unit (LSU) compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Finland?
Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Finland was 70,890 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 98,620 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2016.
What is the lowest organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 24,670 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2010.
How does Finland rank for organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit?
Finland ranks 12th out of 25 countries with data for 2023.
Is organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Finland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit, economic size of the farm and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit, economic size of the farm and NUTS 2 region
Unit
Livestock unit (LSU)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
124 places, 620 data points, 2010–2023
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