Livestock populations in England

Published 31 August 2022

Last updated 28 August 2025 — See all updates

Information on the numbers of cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and other livestock in England.

Livestock populations in England at 1 June 2025

Livestock populations in England at 1 June (dataset)

Details

These publications give estimates of livestock populations for England in June and December each year. Results are sourced from the June Survey of Agriculture and Horticulture, other farm surveys and administrative sources. The statistical notice for June includes information on numbers of cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. Numbers of other livestock are available in the accompanying dataset. The statistical notice and dataset for December contain information on numbers of cattle, pigs and sheep.

Information about the uses and users of the June survey of agriculture and horticulture is available on gov.uk.