Horses — Stocks in Norway
Norway: Horses — Stocks was 37,700 An in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Horses — Stocks in Norway, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
In 2023, horses — stocks in Norway stood at 37,700 An.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, horses — stocks in Norway peaked at 101,800 An in 1961 and was at its lowest, 14,900 An, in 1983.
That places Norway 80th out of 164 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Horses — Stocks in Norway, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 101,800 An | — |
| 1962 | 94,037 An | -7.6% |
| 1963 | 86,200 An | -8.3% |
| 1964 | 77,365 An | -10.2% |
| 1965 | 67,049 An | -13.3% |
| 1966 | 61,401 An | -8.4% |
| 1967 | 53,351 An | -13.1% |
| 1968 | 46,591 An | -12.7% |
| 1969 | 41,884 An | -10.1% |
| 1970 | 35,177 An | -16.0% |
| 1971 | 30,943 An | -12.0% |
| 1972 | 27,293 An | -11.8% |
| 1973 | 24,728 An | -9.4% |
| 1974 | 23,657 An | -4.3% |
| 1975 | 22,459 An | -5.1% |
| 1976 | 21,750 An | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 21,395 An | -1.6% |
| 1978 | 20,187 An | -5.6% |
| 1979 | 20,704 An | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 17,700 An | -14.5% |
| 1981 | 15,900 An | -10.2% |
| 1982 | 15,400 An | -3.1% |
| 1983 | 14,900 An | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 15,800 An | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 16,200 An | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 16,200 An | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 16,400 An | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 17,200 An | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 17,407 An | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 18,800 An | +8.0% |
| 1991 | 20,700 An | +10.1% |
| 1992 | 20,600 An | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 20,915 An | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 21,752 An | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 22,353 An | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 22,736 An | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 23,737 An | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 25,651 An | +8.1% |
| 1999 | 26,959 An | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 28,468 An | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 28,883 An | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 29,503 An | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 28,531 An | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 29,029 An | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 30,019 An | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 31,154 An | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 32,946 An | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 34,387 An | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 35,625 An | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 36,712 An | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 36,424 An | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 36,340 An | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 34,452 An | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 38,794 An | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 37,005 An | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 34,996 An | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 33,239 An | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 34,069 An | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 34,387 An | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 34,249 An | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 36,133 An | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 35,800 An | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 37,700 An | +5.3% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 37,700 An is above the median for high income countries, which is 30,310 An, 1.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Norway's 37,700 An is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,000 An, 90% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 69,964 An | 41,884 An | 101,800 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 24,829 An | 20,187 An | 35,177 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 16,311 An | 14,900 An | 17,700 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,420 An | 18,800 An | 26,959 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 30,854 An | 28,468 An | 35,625 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 35,642 An | 33,239 An | 38,794 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 35,970 An | 34,249 An | 37,700 An | 4 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More environment data for Norway
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 0.9857 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 0.8118 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.738 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.52 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -3.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.28 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is horses — stocks in Norway?
- Horses — stocks in Norway was 37,700 An in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest horses — stocks recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 101,800 An in 1961.
- What is the lowest horses — stocks recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,900 An in 1983.
- How does Norway rank for horses — stocks?
- Norway ranks 80th out of 164 countries with data for 2023.
- Is horses — stocks rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Horses — Stocks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Livestock Manure domain of FAOSTAT contains estimates of nitrogen (N) inputs to agricultural soils from livestock manure. Data on the N losses to air and water are also disseminated. These estimates are compiled using official FAOSTAT statistics of animal stocks and by applying the internationally approved Guidelines of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Data are available by country, with global coverage and updated annually.The following elements are disseminated: 1) Stocks; 2) Amount excreted in manure (N content); 3) Manure left on pasture (N content); 4) Manure left on pasture that volatilises (N content); 5) Manure left on pasture that leaches (N content); 6) Manure treated (N content); 7) Losses from manure treated (N content); 8) Manure applied to soils (N content); 9) Manure applied to soils that volatilises (N content); 10) Manure applied to soils that leaches (N content).