Bovine population in Germany
Germany: Bovine population was 10,352 in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
10,352
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
3rd
of 36 countries
All-time high
18,456
in 1991
All-time low
10,335
in 2025
Years of data
36
1991–2026
Bovine population in Germany, 1991–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Germany recorded 10,352 for bovine population in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bovine population in Germany peaked at 18,456 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 10,335, in 2025.
Germany ranks 3rd of 36 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 36 years of available data.
Bovine population in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 18,456 | — |
| 1992 | 16,776 | -9.1% |
| 1993 | 16,151 | -3.7% |
| 1994 | 16,023 | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 16,098 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 15,965 | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 15,612 | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 15,170 | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 14,896 | -1.8% |
| 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% |
| 2005 | 13,034 | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 12,748 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 12,687 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 12,970 | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 12,945 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 12,810 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 12,563 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 12,477 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 12,587 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 12,702 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 12,653 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 12,563 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 12,366 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 12,093 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 11,763 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 11,424 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 11,176 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 10,986 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 10,937 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 10,627 | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 10,335 | -2.7% |
| 2026 | 10,352 | +0.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 10,352 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,451, 7.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Germany's 10,352 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,451, 7.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,127 | 14,896 | 18,456 | 9 |
| 2000s | 13,435 | 12,687 | 14,603 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,458 | 11,763 | 12,810 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,834 | 10,335 | 11,424 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 Türkiye 17,804 compare
- 2 France 16,225 compare
- 4 United Kingdom 9,615 compare
- 4 United Kingdom 9,615 compare
- 6 Ireland 7,070 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 bovine population in Germany?
- Bovine population in Germany was 10,352 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest bovine population recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 18,456 in 1991.
- What is the lowest bovine population recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,335 in 2025.
- How does Germany rank for bovine population?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 36 countries with data for 2026.
- Is bovine population rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.6%. 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 Bovine population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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