Production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Germany
Germany: Production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data was 9,452 Thousand heads (animals) in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
9,452 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
2nd
of 41 countries
All-time high
12,305 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2011
All-time low
8,829 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2024
Years of data
32
1995–2026
Production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Germany, 1995–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
The most recent figure for production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Germany is 9,452 Thousand heads (animals), measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and down 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Germany peaked at 12,305 Thousand heads (animals) in 2011 and was at its lowest, 8,829 Thousand heads (animals), in 2024.
That places Germany 2nd out of 41 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
Production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 9,709 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1996 | 9,456 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.6% |
| 1997 | 9,968 Thousand heads (animals) | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 10,500 Thousand heads (animals) | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 10,776 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 10,638 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 10,664 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 10,443 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 10,620 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 10,694 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 10,991 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 11,663 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 11,826 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 11,418 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 11,922 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 11,878 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 12,305 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 11,922 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 11,793 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 11,796 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 12,287 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 11,376 Thousand heads (animals) | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 11,608 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 11,612 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 10,983 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 10,480 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 9,968 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 9,999 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 9,278 Thousand heads (animals) | -7.2% |
| 2024 | 8,829 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.8% |
| 2025 | 9,104 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.1% |
| 2026 | 9,452 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.8% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 9,452 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 694 Thousand heads (animals), 13.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Germany's 9,452 Thousand heads (animals) is above the median for high income countries, which is 666.7 Thousand heads (animals), 14.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,082 Thousand heads (animals) | 9,456 Thousand heads (animals) | 10,776 Thousand heads (animals) | 5 |
| 2000s | 11,088 Thousand heads (animals) | 10,443 Thousand heads (animals) | 11,922 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,756 Thousand heads (animals) | 10,983 Thousand heads (animals) | 12,305 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,587 Thousand heads (animals) | 8,829 Thousand heads (animals) | 10,480 Thousand heads (animals) | 7 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 Spain 15,765 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 3 Denmark 8,045 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 4 France 5,624 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 5 Netherlands 5,288 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 5 Netherlands 5,288 Thousand heads (animals) compare
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 production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Germany?
- Production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Germany was 9,452 Thousand heads (animals) in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 12,305 Thousand heads (animals) in 2011.
- What is the lowest production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,829 Thousand heads (animals) in 2024.
- How does Germany rank for production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 41 countries with data for 2026.
- Is production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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