Cattle population in Belarus and Russia
at year-end; in all types of farms
From 2005 to 2023, the cattle population in Belarus and Russia is recorded for all types of farms as of year-end. The four rows in the table provide estimates for both the total number of animals in millions of head and cattle density per 100 hectares of agricultural land. The annual indicators cover a nineteen-year period, showing changes in the livestock sectors of both countries
Chart of cattle population in Belarus and Russia from 2005 to 2023, in millions of head and per 100 ha of land
- Total, million heads — Belarus
- Total, million heads — Russia
- Per 100 ha of agricultural land, heads — Belarus
- Per 100 ha of agricultural- land, heads — Russia
Set in numbers
4 series are published here in at year-end; in all types of farms, from 2005 to 2023, 7 reporting periods. 28 values in total.
Between 2005 and 2023 “Total, million heads — Belarus” rose from 4 to 4.2 — 5%. The highest value in the series is 4.4 in 2015.
All table numbers are series: 4
| Series | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Всего, млн голов — Беларусь | 4,00 | 4,20 | 4,40 | 4,30 | 4,20 | 4,20 | 4,20 |
| Всего, млн голов — Россия | 21,60 | 19,80 | 18,60 | 18,00 | 17,60 | 17,50 | 17,10 |
| В расчете на 100 га сельскохозяйст- венных угодий, голов — Беларусь | 45,00 | 47,00 | 51,00 | 52,00 | 52,00 | 52,00 | 52,00 |
| В расчете на 100 га сельскохозяйст- венных угодий, голов — Россия | 11,00 | 10,00 | 10,00 | 9,00 | 9,00 | 9,00 | 9,00 |
How to read this table
The rows differ by measurement method: some data are presented in absolute terms (millions of head), while others are relative (head per 100 ha of agricultural land). This allows for a comparison of total cattle populations in Belarus and Russia while simultaneously observing the intensity of land use for livestock. Comparing these series helps determine whether animal numbers are growing in proportion to the area of available pasture and land
What is visible in these numbers
The largest value belongs to “Per 100 ha of agricultural land, heads — Belarus” — 52 at year-end; in all types of farms; the smallest is “Total, million heads — Belarus” at 4.2 at year-end; in all types of farms. The gap between them is 12.4-fold.
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Period and application
Statistics are published annually and cover a time series from 2005 to 2023. This information is useful for agricultural specialists, economists, and anyone analyzing livestock trends and the use of agricultural resources in neighboring countries
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