Bovine population in Hungary
Hungary: Bovine population was 888.5 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
888.5 Thousand heads (animals)
World rank
21st
of 36 countries
All-time high
1,777 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1987
All-time low
703 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2006
Years of data
21
1987–2025
Bovine population in Hungary, 1987–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
In 2025, bovine population in Hungary stood at 888.5 Thousand heads (animals).
Over the whole period, bovine population in Hungary peaked at 1,777 Thousand heads (animals) in 1987 and was at its lowest, 703 Thousand heads (animals), in 2006.
That places Hungary 21st out of 36 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
Bovine population in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1,777 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1988 | 1,761 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 1,720 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 1,631 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.2% |
| 1991 | 1,576 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.4% |
| 1992 | 1,344 Thousand heads (animals) | -14.7% |
| 1993 | 1,097 Thousand heads (animals) | -18.4% |
| 1994 | 970 Thousand heads (animals) | -11.6% |
| 1995 | 959 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 927 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 878 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 882 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 848 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 798 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 768 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 768 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 735 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 722 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 703 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 713 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 888.5 Thousand heads (animals) | +24.6% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 888.5 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,443 Thousand heads (animals), 62% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 888.5 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,443 Thousand heads (animals), 62% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,753 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,720 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,777 Thousand heads (animals) | 3 |
| 1990s | 1,140 Thousand heads (animals) | 878 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,631 Thousand heads (animals) | 9 |
| 2000s | 756.88 Thousand heads (animals) | 703 Thousand heads (animals) | 848 Thousand heads (animals) | 8 |
| 2020s | 888.5 Thousand heads (animals) | 888.5 Thousand heads (animals) | 888.5 Thousand heads (animals) | 1 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 18 Czechia 1,443 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 19 Denmark 1,408 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 20 Sweden 1,400 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 22 Finland 764.43 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 23 Bulgaria 641.28 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 24 Lithuania 616.45 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 24 Lithuania 616.45 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Hungary
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3612 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.97 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 324,096 people (2100)
- Population density 81.75 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3021 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.335 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bovine population in Hungary?
- Bovine population in Hungary was 888.5 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest bovine population recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 1,777 Thousand heads (animals) in 1987.
- What is the lowest bovine population recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 703 Thousand heads (animals) in 2006.
- How does Hungary rank for bovine population?
- Hungary ranks 21st out of 36 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Hungary 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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