Turkey Surpassed the European Union in Cattle Population in 2025
According to 2025 data, Turkey increased its cattle population to 17 million 709 thousand, surpassing European Union countries and ranking first.
Turkey recorded a significant increase in its cattle population in 2025, surpassing European Union countries and claiming the top spot.
Animal Population Declined in the European Union
In 2025, a decline was observed in livestock data across the European Union. The number of cattle in the EU dropped by an annual rate of 0.4 percent.
Turkey's Cattle Count Increased
Turkey's cattle population showed an increase of 4.3 percent. With this increase, the total cattle population reached 17 million 709 thousand.
Situation in European Countries
In the field of cattle farming among EU countries, France took first place with 16 million 237 thousand. France was followed by Germany with 10 million 420 thousand and Spain with 6 million 300 thousand.
Major Rise in Small Livestock Farming
Turkey's small livestock population rose by 5.4 percent to 57 million 874 thousand. The sheep population was recorded at 46 million 689 thousand.