Number of dairy cows in the Netherlands 2021, by province
In 2021, Friesland was the province with the largest number of dairy cows in the Netherlands. That year, there were over 296,000 dairy cows in Friesland. By comparison, Zeeland counted only roughly 22,400 dairy cows that year.
Despite having the largest number of dairy cows, Friesland was not the province with the largest number of dairy farms. In 2021, Friesland counted 2,452 dairy farms. The provinces Overijssel and Gelderland however each had a larger number of dairy farms than Friesland.
Despite having the largest number of dairy cows, Friesland was not the province with the largest number of dairy farms. In 2021, Friesland counted 2,452 dairy farms. The provinces Overijssel and Gelderland however each had a larger number of dairy farms than Friesland.
