Cattle population in December 2025 reached 6 143.3 thousand heads and was lower by 0.8% compared to December of last year. The decrease in the total number of cattle herd resulted from a decrease in the population of almost all heard age groups except calves.

According to preliminary data, the population of pigs in December 2025 was 9 225.2 thousand heads showing an increase of 1.6% compared to the analogical period last year. The increased in numbers occurred in all production-use groups except fattening pigs.

On the last day of August 2025, the population of employed persons in the national economy was 15 038.8 thousand, i.e. 0.2% fewer than in August 2024. Compared with the previous month, their number decreased by 0.3%.