Semi-Annual Hog Inventory Counts for Canada and Provinces

Statistics Canada provides semi-annual counts of hogs on farms, measured in thousands of head. Data covers Canada and its provinces, collected twice per year. The dataset is maintained by Statistics Canada and was last updated in February 2026.

Use Cases

• Model provincial hog inventory trends over time using the semi-annual period and geographic region fields.
• Analyze seasonal patterns in livestock counts from the time-series data reported every six months.
• Compare relative hog production scale across Canadian provinces using the head count figures.
• Forecast national pork supply by aggregating provincial inventory data from the time series.

Strengths

• Data is provided at a semi-annual frequency, enabling analysis of biannual trends.
• Coverage includes both national and provincial-level figures for comparative analysis.
• Published by Statistics Canada, a national statistical office ensuring authoritative collection methods.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column details, and historical time range are not provided in the input.
• Data is aggregated to the provincial level, lacking finer geographic or farm-level detail.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada

Collection Method

Official agricultural statistics collection, likely via farm surveys.

Time Range

Semi-annual periods; specific start year unknown.

Freshness

Updated semi-annually; last platform update was February 2026.

Geography

Canada and its provinces.