Canadian Hog Farm Statistics by Province

Semi-annual data from Statistics Canada tracks the number of farms reporting hogs and the average number of hogs per farm across Canada and its provinces. The dataset provides a time-series view of hog production at the farm level. It is maintained by Statistics Canada and was last updated in February 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in the 'number of farms reporting' to model farm consolidation or exit rates over time.
• Forecast regional hog inventory using 'average number of hogs per farm' and provincial breakdowns.
• Calculate total hog population estimates by multiplying 'number of farms reporting' by 'average number of hogs per farm' for each province.
• Compare provincial hog production density by analyzing the 'average number of hogs per farm' across different regions.

Strengths

• Data covers all Canadian provinces, providing national and sub-national coverage.
• Semi-annual update frequency offers more granular tracking than annual surveys.
• Published by Statistics Canada, an authoritative national statistical office.

Limitations

• Unknown total row count and sample size limits statistical power assessment.
• Data granularity is limited to province-level; county or farm-level details are not provided.
• The specific methodology for data collection and farm sampling is not described.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada

Collection Method

Likely sourced from agricultural surveys or censuses; exact method is null.

Time Range

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Freshness

Semi-annual updates; last updated February 2026.

Geography

Canada and provinces