Poultry production tonnes in Germany
Germany: Poultry production tonnes was 1.54 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.54 million
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
26th
of 199 countries
All-time high
1.57 million
in 2020
All-time low
169,180
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry production tonnes in Germany, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for poultry production tonnes in Germany is 1.54 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production tonnes in Germany peaked at 1.57 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 169,180, in 1961.
That places Germany 26th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry production tonnes in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 169,180 | — |
| 1962 | 169,280 | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 184,980 | +9.3% |
| 1964 | 209,360 | +13.2% |
| 1965 | 218,040 | +4.1% |
| 1966 | 243,420 | +11.6% |
| 1967 | 275,480 | +13.2% |
| 1968 | 285,980 | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 305,860 | +7.0% |
| 1970 | 343,100 | +12.2% |
| 1971 | 370,600 | +8.0% |
| 1972 | 371,200 | +0.2% |
| 1973 | 411,800 | +10.9% |
| 1974 | 374,800 | -9.0% |
| 1975 | 415,367 | +10.8% |
| 1976 | 427,459 | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 463,250 | +8.4% |
| 1978 | 497,646 | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 516,268 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 534,683 | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 541,000 | +1.2% |
| 1982 | 537,800 | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 511,200 | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 515,500 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 516,700 | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 531,100 | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 563,000 | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 581,500 | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 566,400 | -2.6% |
| 1990 | 573,504 | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 523,588 | -8.7% |
| 1992 | 593,000 | +13.3% |
| 1993 | 604,000 | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 634,000 | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 641,700 | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 692,800 | +8.0% |
| 1997 | 724,790 | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 735,130 | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 748,050 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 790,202 | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 849,783 | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 880,662 | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 953,974 | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 1.04 million | +8.9% |
| 2005 | 1.03 million | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 1.02 million | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 1.12 million | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 1.25 million | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 1.29 million | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 1.38 million | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 1.42 million | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 1.43 million | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 1.46 million | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 1.55 million | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 1.54 million | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 1.53 million | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 1.51 million | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 1.53 million | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 1.54 million | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 1.57 million | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 1.55 million | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 1.51 million | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 1.53 million | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 1.54 million | +0.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 1.54 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 117,382, 13.1× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Germany's 1.54 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 145,490, 10.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 229,064 | 169,180 | 305,860 | 9 |
| 1970s | 419,149 | 343,100 | 516,268 | 10 |
| 1980s | 539,888 | 511,200 | 581,500 | 10 |
| 1990s | 647,056 | 523,588 | 748,050 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.02 million | 790,202 | 1.29 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.49 million | 1.38 million | 1.55 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.54 million | 1.51 million | 1.57 million | 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 poultry production tonnes in Germany?
- Poultry production tonnes in Germany was 1.54 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry production tonnes recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.57 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest poultry production tonnes recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 169,180 in 1961.
- How does Germany rank for poultry production tonnes?
- Germany ranks 26th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production tonnes rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. 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 Poultry production tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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