Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Germany
Germany: Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units was 15.02 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
15.02 million Livestock unit (LSU)
Change on year
down 7.9%
World rank
4th
of 40 countries
All-time high
18.04 million Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2013
All-time low
15.02 million Livestock unit (LSU)
in 2023
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Germany, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Livestock unit (LSU).
Analysis
The most recent figure for livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Germany is 15.02 million Livestock unit (LSU), measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 7.9% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Germany peaked at 18.04 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2013 and was at its lowest, 15.02 million Livestock unit (LSU), in 2023.
That places Germany 4th out of 40 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Germany, year by year
| Year | Livestock unit (LSU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 17.75 million Livestock unit (LSU) | — |
| 2007 | 17.56 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 17.42 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 18.04 million Livestock unit (LSU) | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 17.44 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 16.30 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 15.02 million Livestock unit (LSU) | -7.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.66 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 17.56 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 17.75 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
| 2010s | 17.64 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 17.42 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 18.04 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 15.66 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 15.02 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 16.30 million Livestock unit (LSU) | 2 |
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) 109.60 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 2 France 19.58 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 3 Spain 15.41 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 5 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 13.04 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 5 United Kingdom 13.04 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 7 Poland 9.65 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
- 7 Poland 9.65 million Livestock unit (LSU) compare
More agriculture & rural data for Germany
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0087 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 527.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6813 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1786 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Germany?
- Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units in Germany was 15.02 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 18.04 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2013.
- What is the lowest livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.02 million Livestock unit (LSU) in 2023.
- How does Germany rank for livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units?
- Germany ranks 4th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. 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 Livestock units by animal groups and size classes of livestock units. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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