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

Norway: Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit was 18,670 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
18,670 Livestock unit (LSU)
Change on year
up 93.7%
World rank
22nd
of 25 countries
All-time high
23,420 Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2013
All-time low
9,640 Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2020
Years of data
5
2010–2023

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

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k2010201620232010: 21.0k Livestock unit (LSU)2013: 23.4k Livestock unit (LSU)2016: 22.1k Livestock unit (LSU)2020: 9.6k Livestock unit (LSU)2023: 18.7k Livestock unit (LSU)

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Norway is 18,670 Livestock unit (LSU), measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 93.7% on the previous year and down 20.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Norway peaked at 23,420 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2013 and was at its lowest, 9,640 Livestock unit (LSU), in 2020.

That places Norway 22nd out of 25 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Norway, 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 Norway, 2010 to 2023.
Year Livestock unit (LSU) Change
2010 20,980 Livestock unit (LSU)
2013 23,420 Livestock unit (LSU) +11.6%
2016 22,150 Livestock unit (LSU) -5.4%
2020 9,640 Livestock unit (LSU) -56.5%
2023 18,670 Livestock unit (LSU) +93.7%

Norway compared with similar countries

  • Norway's 18,670 Livestock unit (LSU) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 73,710 Livestock unit (LSU), 25% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
  • Norway's 18,670 Livestock unit (LSU) is below the median for high income countries, which is 72,300 Livestock unit (LSU), 26% of the median. (20 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 22,183 Livestock unit (LSU) 20,980 Livestock unit (LSU) 23,420 Livestock unit (LSU) 3
2020s 14,155 Livestock unit (LSU) 9,640 Livestock unit (LSU) 18,670 Livestock unit (LSU) 2

Countries ranked near Norway

  1. 19 Croatia 30,400 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
  2. 19 Croatia 30,400 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
  3. 21 Romania 20,200 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
  4. 23 Hungary 18,040 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
  5. 24 Luxembourg 6,040 Livestock unit (LSU) compare
  6. 25 Malta 0 Livestock unit (LSU)

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Frequently asked questions

What is organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Norway?
Organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit in Norway was 18,670 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit recorded in Norway?
The highest recorded value was 23,420 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2013.
What is the lowest organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was 9,640 Livestock unit (LSU) in 2020.
How does Norway rank for organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit?
Norway ranks 22nd out of 25 countries with data for 2023.
Is organic animal farming by utilised agricultural area, livestock unit rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Norway 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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