Number of Pigs in Austria's Barns Increased
2,5 Millionen Schweine sind in Österreichs Ställen.
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Statistics Austria recorded the number of pigs, sheep, and goats until the end of 2024.
According to this, there were 2.53 million pigs in Austria's barns, which represents an increase of 0.7 percent compared to 2023. Additionally, 390,900 sheep were registered, which corresponds to a decrease of 0.2 percent, and 95,800 goats, which means a decrease of 1.2 percent.
Most Pigs in Barns in Upper Austria, Lower Austria, and Styria
As of the key date December 1, 2024, 94 percent of the pigs were bred and fattened in Upper Austria, Lower Austria, and Styria. The number of pig-keeping farms decreased by 6.5 percent compared to the previous year, to 16,600. The average stock density was 153 pigs per farm.
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