Number of dairy cows in the United Kingdom (UK) 2023, by country

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Emma Bedford,
Dec 16, 2024

Within the United Kingdom (UK), England had the most dairy cows by far. There were just under 1.09 million dairy cows in England that year, compared to only about 176,000 in Scotland and 255,000 in Wales.

Number of dairy cows in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2023, by country (in 1,000 heads)

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August 2024

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2023

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Female dairy cattle aged 2 years old and over with offspring

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