China vs Germany: Number of local breeds (not extinct) (number)
China
849
in 2025
Germany
498
in 2025
China rank
1st
Germany rank
2nd
Number of local breeds (not extinct) (number) over time
- China
- Germany
How they compare
China currently reports 849 against 498 in Germany, a difference of 351.
That makes China's figure about 1.7 times Germany's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 545.2 | 391.5 | 153.7 | China |
| 2010s | 700 | 484.1 | 215.9 | China |
| 2020s | 816.67 | 494.17 | 322.5 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of local breeds (not extinct), China or Germany?
- China, at 849 against 498 in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in number of local breeds (not extinct) between China and Germany?
- 351, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Germany?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do China and Germany rank globally for number of local breeds (not extinct)?
- China ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Number of local breeds (not extinct) (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.