Bovine population in France
France: Bovine population was 16,225 in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
16,225
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
2nd
of 36 countries
All-time high
24,631
in 1979
All-time low
16,225
in 2026
Years of data
49
1978–2026
Bovine population in France, 1978–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2026, bovine population in France stood at 16,225. That is the lowest value across all 49 years on record.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 17.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bovine population in France peaked at 24,631 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 16,225, in 2026.
France ranks 2nd of 36 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 49 years of available data.
Bovine population in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 24,429 | — |
| 1979 | 24,631 | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 24,522 | -0.4% |
| 1981 | 24,550 | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 24,533 | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 24,338 | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 24,220 | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 23,688 | -2.2% |
| 1986 | 23,570 | -0.5% |
| 1987 | 22,274 | -5.5% |
| 1988 | 21,003 | -5.7% |
| 1989 | 21,680 | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 22,096 | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 21,937 | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 21,597 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 21,190 | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 21,242 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 21,241 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 21,626 | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 20,887 | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 20,713 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 20,494 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 20,590 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 21,001 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 20,531 | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 20,041 | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 19,558 | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 19,358 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 19,261 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 19,358 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 20,299 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 20,029 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 20,002 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 19,714 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 19,282 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 19,179 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 19,286 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 19,463 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 19,559 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 19,433 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 18,737 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 18,470 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 18,200 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 17,863 | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 17,416 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 17,039 | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 16,794 | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 16,395 | -2.4% |
| 2026 | 16,225 | -1.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 16,225 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,451, 11.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- France's 16,225 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,451, 11.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24,530 | 24,429 | 24,631 | 2 |
| 1980s | 23,438 | 21,003 | 24,550 | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,302 | 20,494 | 22,096 | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,003 | 19,261 | 21,001 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,312 | 18,470 | 20,002 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,133 | 16,225 | 18,200 | 7 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 Türkiye 17,804 compare
- 3 Germany 10,352 compare
- 4 United Kingdom 9,615 compare
- 4 United Kingdom 9,615 compare
More population data for France
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.58 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1885 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 65,827 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1504 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1075 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.033 (2100)
- Population density 125.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.16 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bovine population in France?
- Bovine population in France was 16,225 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest bovine population recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 24,631 in 1979.
- What is the lowest bovine population recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,225 in 2026.
- How does France rank for bovine population?
- France ranks 2nd out of 36 countries with data for 2026.
- Is bovine population rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Bovine population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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