FAOSTAT · 2018–2024
Buffalo in Spain
Spain had 740 buffalo in 2024, the 40th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 1,130 head in 2018.
- Animals, 2024
- 740 head
- World rank
- 40 of 47
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 1,130 head
- 2018
Buffalo in Spain, 2018–2024 (head)
Spain compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Suriname | 1,018 | 0.00% |
| 39 | Brunei | 883 | 0.00% |
| 40 | Spain | 740 | 0.00% |
| 41 | Poland | 690 | 0.00% |
| 42 | North Macedonia | 644 | 0.00% |
Map of buffalo numbers by country
Share of the world total; Spain is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 740 | −15% |
| 2023 | 870 | −11% |
| 2022 | 980 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 980 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 960 | −1.0% |
| 2019 | 970 | −14% |
| 2018 | 1,130 | — |
Questions and answers
How many buffalo are there in Spain?
Spain had 740 buffalo in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Spain rank in the world by number of buffalo?
Spain ranked 40th 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.