FAOSTAT · 2018–2024
Buffalo in Hungary
Hungary had 8,900 buffalo in 2024, the 32nd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record.
- Animals, 2024
- 8,900 head
- World rank
- 32 of 47
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 8,900 head
- 2024
Buffalo in Hungary, 2018–2024 (head)
Hungary compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Germany | 12,080 | 0.01% |
| 31 | Kazakhstan | 9,402 | 0.00% |
| 32 | Hungary | 8,900 | 0.00% |
| 33 | Syria | 6,791 | 0.00% |
| 34 | Trinidad and Tobago | 6,593 | 0.00% |
Map of buffalo numbers by country
Share of the world total; Hungary is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,900 | +17% |
| 2023 | 7,600 | −13% |
| 2022 | 8,700 | +12% |
| 2021 | 7,800 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 7,500 | +25% |
| 2019 | 6,000 | −14% |
| 2018 | 7,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many buffalo are there in Hungary?
Hungary had 8,900 buffalo in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Hungary rank in the world by number of buffalo?
Hungary ranked 32nd of 47 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in India with 53.0% of the world total.
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.