South Korea vs Northern Europe: Number of local breeds (not extinct) (number)
South Korea
86
in 2025
Northern Europe
553
in 2025
South Korea rank
21st
Northern Europe rank
18th
Number of local breeds (not extinct) (number) over time
- South Korea
- Northern Europe
How they compare
Northern Europe currently reports 553 against 86 in South Korea, a difference of 467.
That makes Northern Europe's figure about 6.4 times South Korea's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Northern Europe has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 21st and Northern Europe ranks 18th of 200 countries.
Northern Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Northern Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.1 | 369.7 | 345.6 | Northern Europe |
| 2010s | 53.7 | 507.7 | 454 | Northern Europe |
| 2020s | 68.67 | 539.33 | 470.67 | Northern Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of local breeds (not extinct), South Korea or Northern Europe?
- Northern Europe, at 553 against 86 in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in number of local breeds (not extinct) between South Korea and Northern Europe?
- 467, with Northern Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Northern Europe?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Northern Europe rank globally for number of local breeds (not extinct)?
- South Korea ranks 21st and Northern Europe ranks 18th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Number of local breeds (not extinct) (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.