Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Germany
Germany: Animal populations by NUTS 2 region was 10,420 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
10,420
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
3rd
of 49 countries
All-time high
19,488
in 1990
All-time low
10,420
in 2025
Years of data
34
1990–2025
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Germany, 1990–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Germany recorded 10,420 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 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 10,420, in 2025.
Germany ranks 3rd of 49 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 19,488 | — |
| 1991 | 17,134 | -12.1% |
| 1992 | 16,207 | -5.4% |
| 1993 | 15,897 | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 15,962 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 15,890 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 15,760 | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 15,227 | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 14,942 | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 14,896 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 14,538 | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 14,603 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 13,988 | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 13,644 | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 13,196 | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 12,707 | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 12,970 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 12,945 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 12,706 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 12,528 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 12,507 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 12,686 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 12,742 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 12,636 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 12,467 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 12,281 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 11,949 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 11,640 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 11,302 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 11,040 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 10,997 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 10,836 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 10,461 | -3.5% |
| 2025 | 10,420 | -0.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 10,420 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 883, 11.8× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Germany's 10,420 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,367, 7.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,140 | 14,896 | 19,488 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,574 | 12,707 | 14,603 | 8 |
| 2010s | 12,414 | 11,640 | 12,742 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,843 | 10,420 | 11,302 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 Türkiye 17,709 compare
- 2 France 16,237 compare
- 4 United Kingdom 9,459 compare
- 4 United Kingdom 9,459 compare
- 6 Spain 6,300 compare
More population data for Germany
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1409 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 78,932 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1335 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3367 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.049 (2100)
- Population density 202.93 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.11 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal populations by nuts 2 region in Germany?
- Animal populations by nuts 2 region in Germany was 10,420 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 in 1990.
- What is the lowest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,420 in 2025.
- How does Germany rank for animal populations by nuts 2 region?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 49 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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