Buffalo in Colombia
Colombia had 538,574 buffalo in 2024, the 16th largest in the world (0.25% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 147%. The record was 563,372 head in 2023.
- Animals, 2024
- 538,574 head
- World rank
- 16 of 47
- 10-year change
- +147%
- Record
- 563,372 head
- 2023
Buffalo in Colombia, 2011–2024 (head)
Colombia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.25%
- 0.11% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +147%
- world +6.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Thailand | 872,691 | 0.41% |
| 15 | Cambodia | 673,380 | 0.32% |
| 16 | Colombia | 538,574 | 0.25% |
| 17 | Italy | 437,000 | 0.21% |
| 18 | Sri Lanka | 336,540 | 0.16% |
Map of buffalo numbers by country
Share of the world total; Colombia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 538,574 | −4.4% |
| 2023 | 563,372 | +16% |
| 2022 | 485,141 | +7.4% |
| 2021 | 451,783 | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 414,637 | −24% |
| 2019 | 544,238 | +19% |
| 2018 | 459,086 | +57% |
| 2017 | 292,607 | +18% |
| 2016 | 248,951 | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 234,994 | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 218,352 | +67% |
| 2013 | 131,000 | +17% |
| 2012 | 112,000 | +12% |
| 2011 | 100,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many buffalo are there in Colombia?
Colombia had 538,574 buffalo in 2024, 0.25% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world by number of buffalo?
Colombia ranked 16th of 47 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in India with 53.0% of the world total.
How has the number of buffalo in Colombia changed?
It rose by 147% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +6.9% for the world. The record was 563,372 head in 2023.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.