More pigs Than Spaniards in Spain

Official statistics show that there are 50 million pigs compared with 46.5 million people in the state known for pork meat, writes The Guardian, records Periscopi.

Spain's pigs exceed the population for the first time, according to statistics from Spain's Environment Minister showing that there are already 50 million pigs, 3.5 million more than people.

Statistics show that there is a 9 million increase in the animal since 2013, and there are increased environmental impact concerns from an industry that produces more than 4 million tonnes of pork products and generated 6 billion euros last year alone.