Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Germany
Germany: Hypothetical land animals slaughtered was 69.29 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
69.29 billion
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
93rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
71.59 billion
in 2014
All-time low
8.21 billion
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Germany, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Germany recorded 69.29 billion for hypothetical land animals slaughtered in 2024.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Germany peaked at 71.59 billion in 2014 and was at its lowest, 8.21 billion, in 1961.
Germany ranks 93rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.21 billion | — |
| 1962 | 8.44 billion | +2.8% |
| 1963 | 9.16 billion | +8.5% |
| 1964 | 10.31 billion | +12.6% |
| 1965 | 10.85 billion | +5.2% |
| 1966 | 12.13 billion | +11.9% |
| 1967 | 13.70 billion | +12.9% |
| 1968 | 14.58 billion | +6.4% |
| 1969 | 15.63 billion | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 17.57 billion | +12.4% |
| 1971 | 19.50 billion | +11.0% |
| 1972 | 19.70 billion | +1.0% |
| 1973 | 22.08 billion | +12.1% |
| 1974 | 20.75 billion | -6.0% |
| 1975 | 23.48 billion | +13.2% |
| 1976 | 24.49 billion | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 26.45 billion | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 28.53 billion | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 29.98 billion | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 31.52 billion | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 31.86 billion | +1.1% |
| 1982 | 32.88 billion | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 30.54 billion | -7.1% |
| 1984 | 31.56 billion | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 31.95 billion | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 33.07 billion | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 34.59 billion | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 35.36 billion | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 34.24 billion | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 34.08 billion | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 27.81 billion | -18.4% |
| 1992 | 27.14 billion | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 27.48 billion | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 28.67 billion | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 28.28 billion | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 32.90 billion | +16.3% |
| 1997 | 34.44 billion | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 36.60 billion | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 37.65 billion | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 38.14 billion | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 39.94 billion | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 40.63 billion | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 45.84 billion | +12.8% |
| 2004 | 49.84 billion | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 50.91 billion | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 52.06 billion | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 59.59 billion | +14.5% |
| 2008 | 66.94 billion | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 69.21 billion | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 64.93 billion | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 67.76 billion | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 67.24 billion | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 68.90 billion | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 71.59 billion | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 70.97 billion | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 68.83 billion | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 68.64 billion | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 68.41 billion | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 68.38 billion | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 68.76 billion | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 69.00 billion | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 69.02 billion | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 69.07 billion | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 69.29 billion | +0.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 69.29 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 108.54 billion, 64% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Germany's 69.29 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 100.55 billion, 69% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.44 billion | 8.21 billion | 15.63 billion | 9 |
| 1970s | 23.25 billion | 17.57 billion | 29.98 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 32.76 billion | 30.54 billion | 35.36 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.50 billion | 27.14 billion | 37.65 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.31 billion | 38.14 billion | 69.21 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.56 billion | 64.93 billion | 71.59 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 69.03 billion | 68.76 billion | 69.29 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Germany?
- Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Germany was 69.29 billion in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hypothetical land animals slaughtered recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 71.59 billion in 2014.
- What is the lowest hypothetical land animals slaughtered recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.21 billion in 1961.
- How does Germany rank for hypothetical land animals slaughtered?
- Germany ranks 93rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hypothetical land animals slaughtered rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Hypothetical land animals slaughtered. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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