France vs Germany: Bovine population
France
16,225
in 2026
Germany
10,352
in 2026
France rank
2nd
Germany rank
3rd
Bovine population over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 16,225 against 10,352 in Germany, a difference of 5,873.
That makes France's figure about 1.6 times Germany's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 3rd of 36 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,214 | 16,127 | 5,087 | France |
| 2000s | 20,003 | 13,435 | 6,567 | France |
| 2010s | 19,312 | 12,458 | 6,855 | France |
| 2020s | 17,133 | 10,834 | 6,299 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bovine population, France or Germany?
- France, at 16,225 against 10,352 in Germany as of 2026.
- What is the difference in bovine population between France and Germany?
- 5,873, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2026.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for bovine population?
- France ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 3rd of 36 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Bovine population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.