Buffalo in North Macedonia
North Macedonia had 644 buffalo in 2024, the 42nd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 0.9%. The record was 1,488 head in 1992.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 644 head
- World rank
- 42 of 47
- 10-year change
- −0.9%
- Record
- 1,488 head
- 1992
Buffalo in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (head)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −0.9%
- world +6.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Spain | 740 | 0.00% |
| 41 | Poland | 690 | 0.00% |
| 42 | North Macedonia | 644 | 0.00% |
| 43 | Armenia | 554 | 0.00% |
| 44 | Hong Kong | 333 | 0.00% |
Map of buffalo numbers by country
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 644 | −0.2% |
| 2023 | 645 | −0.2% |
| 2022 | 646 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 643 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 632 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 630 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 630 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 629 | −0.9% |
| 2016 | 635 | −1.4% |
| 2015 | 644 | −0.9% |
| 2014 | 650 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 650 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 650 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 640 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 640 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 640 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 640 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 640 | −15% |
| 2006 | 750 | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 725 | +28% |
| 2004 | 565 | −0.2% |
| 2003 | 566 | −5.7% |
| 2002 | 600 | −17% |
| 2001 | 725 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 725 | −19% |
| 1999 | 899 | −1.0% |
| 1998 | 908 | −10% |
| 1997 | 1,013 | −0.4% |
| 1996 | 1,017 | −0.4% |
| 1995 | 1,021 | −9.2% |
| 1994 | 1,125 | −4.6% |
| 1993 | 1,179 | −21% |
| 1992 | 1,488 | — |
Questions and answers
How many buffalo are there in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia had 644 buffalo in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world by number of buffalo?
North Macedonia ranked 42nd of 47 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in India with 53.0% of the world total.
How has the number of buffalo in North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 0.9% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +6.9% for the world. The record was 1,488 head in 1992.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for North Macedonia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.