Populations of certified organic livestock in Germany
Germany: Populations of certified organic livestock was 789.46 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
789.46 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
3rd
of 36 countries
All-time high
965.91 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2022
All-time low
583.84 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2012
Years of data
14
2012–2025
Populations of certified organic livestock in Germany, 2012–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
In 2025, populations of certified organic livestock in Germany stood at 789.46 Thousand heads (animals).
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.0% on the previous year and up 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, populations of certified organic livestock in Germany peaked at 965.91 Thousand heads (animals) in 2022 and was at its lowest, 583.84 Thousand heads (animals), in 2012.
Germany ranks 3rd of 36 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Populations of certified organic livestock in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 583.84 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 2013 | 621.8 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 643.6 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 654.39 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 700.36 Thousand heads (animals) | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 788.56 Thousand heads (animals) | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 771.32 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 870.37 Thousand heads (animals) | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 861.27 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 896.76 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 965.91 Thousand heads (animals) | +7.7% |
| 2023 | 949.3 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 814.1 Thousand heads (animals) | -14.2% |
| 2025 | 789.46 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 789.46 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 124.66 Thousand heads (animals), 6.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Germany's 789.46 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 124.66 Thousand heads (animals), 6.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 704.28 Thousand heads (animals) | 583.84 Thousand heads (animals) | 870.37 Thousand heads (animals) | 8 |
| 2020s | 879.47 Thousand heads (animals) | 789.46 Thousand heads (animals) | 965.91 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 5,126 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 2 France 1,017 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 4 Italy 417 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 5 Austria 403.94 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 6 Spain 312.01 Thousand heads (animals) 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 populations of certified organic livestock in Germany?
- Populations of certified organic livestock in Germany was 789.46 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest populations of certified organic livestock recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 965.91 Thousand heads (animals) in 2022.
- What is the lowest populations of certified organic livestock recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 583.84 Thousand heads (animals) in 2012.
- How does Germany rank for populations of certified organic livestock?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 36 countries with data for 2025.
- Is populations of certified organic livestock rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Populations of certified organic livestock. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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