Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Germany
Germany: Animal populations by NUTS 2 region was 10,420 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
10,420 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
3rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
19,488 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1990
All-time low
10,420 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2025
Years of data
34
1990–2025
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Germany, 1990–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
Germany recorded 10,420 Thousand heads (animals) for animal populations by nuts 2 region in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Germany peaked at 19,488 Thousand heads (animals) in 1990 and was at its lowest, 10,420 Thousand heads (animals), in 2025.
Germany ranks 3rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 19,488 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1991 | 17,134 Thousand heads (animals) | -12.1% |
| 1992 | 16,207 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.4% |
| 1993 | 15,897 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 15,962 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 15,890 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 15,760 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 15,227 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 14,942 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 14,896 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 14,538 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 14,603 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 13,988 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 13,644 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 13,196 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 12,707 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 12,970 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 12,945 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 12,706 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 12,528 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 12,507 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 12,686 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 12,742 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 12,636 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 12,467 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 12,281 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 11,949 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 11,640 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 11,302 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 11,040 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 10,997 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 10,836 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 10,461 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.5% |
| 2025 | 10,420 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 10,420 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 883 Thousand heads (animals), 11.8× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Germany's 10,420 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,367 Thousand heads (animals), 7.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,140 Thousand heads (animals) | 14,896 Thousand heads (animals) | 19,488 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,574 Thousand heads (animals) | 12,707 Thousand heads (animals) | 14,603 Thousand heads (animals) | 8 |
| 2010s | 12,414 Thousand heads (animals) | 11,640 Thousand heads (animals) | 12,742 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,843 Thousand heads (animals) | 10,420 Thousand heads (animals) | 11,302 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 Türkiye 17,709 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 2 France 16,237 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 4 United Kingdom 9,459 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 4 United Kingdom 9,459 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 6 Spain 6,300 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Germany
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1409 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.8968 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.11 million people (2100)
- Population density 202.93 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3367 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1335 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal populations by nuts 2 region in Germany?
- Animal populations by nuts 2 region in Germany was 10,420 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 19,488 Thousand heads (animals) in 1990.
- What is the lowest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,420 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025.
- How does Germany rank for animal populations by nuts 2 region?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is animal populations by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Animal populations by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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