Buffalo in Germany
Germany had 12,080 buffalo in 2024, the 30th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 86%. The record was 12,150 head in 2023.
- Animals, 2024
- 12,080 head
- World rank
- 30 of 47
- 10-year change
- +86%
- Record
- 12,150 head
- 2023
Buffalo in Germany, 2010–2024 (head)
Germany compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.00% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +86%
- world +6.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Romania | 16,600 | 0.01% |
| 29 | Tajikistan | 15,744 | 0.01% |
| 30 | Germany | 12,080 | 0.01% |
| 31 | Kazakhstan | 9,402 | 0.00% |
| 32 | Hungary | 8,900 | 0.00% |
Map of buffalo numbers by country
Share of the world total; Germany is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,080 | −0.6% |
| 2023 | 12,150 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 11,680 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 11,220 | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 10,700 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 10,110 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 9,610 | +11% |
| 2017 | 8,674 | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 7,972 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 7,972 | +23% |
| 2014 | 6,507 | +19% |
| 2013 | 5,475 | +10% |
| 2012 | 4,975 | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 4,574 | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 4,200 | — |
Questions and answers
How many buffalo are there in Germany?
Germany had 12,080 buffalo in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Germany rank in the world by number of buffalo?
Germany ranked 30th 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 Germany changed?
It rose by 86% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +6.9% for the world. The record was 12,150 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.