Germany vs United Kingdom: Number of local breeds (not extinct) (number)
Germany
498
in 2025
United Kingdom
263
in 2025
Germany rank
2nd
United Kingdom rank
4th
Number of local breeds (not extinct) (number) over time
- Germany
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Germany currently reports 498 against 263 in United Kingdom, a difference of 235.
That makes Germany's figure about 1.9 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 200 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 391.5 | 182.8 | 208.7 | Germany |
| 2010s | 484.1 | 255 | 229.1 | Germany |
| 2020s | 494.17 | 261.5 | 232.67 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of local breeds (not extinct), Germany or United Kingdom?
- Germany, at 498 against 263 in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in number of local breeds (not extinct) between Germany and United Kingdom?
- 235, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for number of local breeds (not extinct)?
- Germany ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 4th 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.