The data from 2024 indicates that Greece leads in the number of organic sheep, with a positive year-on-year variation of 5.73%, highlighting its growing organic sector. France, despite being second in volume, shows a negative trend with a -3.05% change. Notably, the United Kingdom and Spain have differing trends, with a declining -3.22% and a growing 1.75%, respectively. A significant rise in organic sheep numbers is seen in Croatia and Hungary, with increases of 6.62% and 13.65%. Conversely, Poland and Montenegro experienced substantial reductions.
Looking into the future, attention should be given to countries with substantial changes, such as Hungary's rapid growth and Poland's sharp decline. Policies, consumer demand, and sustainability efforts will likely influence these trends. Switzerland and Ireland's stable increases could suggest more consistent, incremental growth in the organic sheep sector across Europe.
Top countries in Number of Organic Sheep by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Heads) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 1,717,300 | 2023 | +7.23% | +5.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 970,410 | 2023 | +5.76% | -3.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 701,980 | 2023 | -3% | -3.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 679,570 | 2023 | +4.46% | +1.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 588,450 | 2023 | -2.84% | -2.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 199,990 | 2023 | -2.17% | +0.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 129,480 | 2023 | +2.18% | +0.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 98,460 | 2023 | -1.2% | -5.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 98,090 | 2023 | -5.53% | -0.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 96,970 | 2023 | +4.92% | +2.84% | View data |
