Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Türkiye
Türkiye: Animal populations by NUTS 2 region was 17,709 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Türkiye, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
Türkiye recorded 17,709 Thousand heads (animals) for animal populations by nuts 2 region in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 25.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Türkiye peaked at 18,158 Thousand heads (animals) in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 Thousand heads (animals), in 2004.
Türkiye ranks 1st of 47 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Türkiye, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3,971 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1996 | 4,026 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 3,851 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 3,869 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 3,883 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 3,822 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 3,787 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 4,152 Thousand heads (animals) | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 2,432 Thousand heads (animals) | -41.4% |
| 2004 | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 14,022 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 2013 | 14,533 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 14,245 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 14,128 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 14,222 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 16,105 Thousand heads (animals) | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 17,221 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 18,158 Thousand heads (animals) | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 18,036 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 17,024 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 16,583 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 16,986 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 17,709 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Türkiye changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -100.0% | 2,432 Thousand heads (animals) | 0 Thousand heads (animals) |
| 2003 | -41.4% | 4,152 Thousand heads (animals) | 2,432 Thousand heads (animals) |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,920 Thousand heads (animals) | 3,851 Thousand heads (animals) | 4,026 Thousand heads (animals) | 5 |
| 2000s | 2,839 Thousand heads (animals) | 0 Thousand heads (animals) | 4,152 Thousand heads (animals) | 5 |
| 2010s | 14,925 Thousand heads (animals) | 14,022 Thousand heads (animals) | 17,221 Thousand heads (animals) | 7 |
| 2020s | 17,416 Thousand heads (animals) | 16,583 Thousand heads (animals) | 18,158 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Türkiye
- 2 France 16,237 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 3 Germany 10,420 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 4 United Kingdom 9,459 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 4 United Kingdom 9,459 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Türkiye
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 95,829 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4992 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.4992 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population on 1 January by age group, sex and NUTS 2 region 85.66 million Number (2025)
- Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region 85.66 million Number (2025)
- Live births (total) by NUTS 3 region 937,559 Number (2024)
- Population density by NUTS 3 region 111.6 Persons per square kilometre (2024)
- Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 85.66 million Number (2025)
- Live births by mother's age and NUTS 2 region 937,559 Number (2024)
- Fertility rates by age and NUTS 2 region 1.48 Number (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal populations by nuts 2 region in Türkiye?
- Animal populations by nuts 2 region in Türkiye was 17,709 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 18,158 Thousand heads (animals) in 2020.
- What is the lowest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Thousand heads (animals) in 2004.
- How does Türkiye rank for animal populations by nuts 2 region?
- Türkiye ranks 1st out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is animal populations by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye 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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