Camels in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan had 280,522 camels in 2024, the 18th largest in the world (0.63% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 74%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Animals, 2024
- 280,522 head
- World rank
- 18 of 46
- 10-year change
- +74%
- Record
- 280,522 head
- 2024
Camels in Kazakhstan, 1992–2024 (head)
Kazakhstan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.63%
- 0.50% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +74%
- world +38%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Eritrea | 407,158 | 0.92% |
| 17 | Oman | 301,952 | 0.68% |
| 18 | Kazakhstan | 280,522 | 0.63% |
| 19 | Nigeria | 279,135 | 0.63% |
| 20 | Egypt | 247,667 | 0.56% |
Map of camels numbers by country
Share of the world total; Kazakhstan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 280,522 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 264,936 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 253,742 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 243,365 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 227,703 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 216,358 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 207,566 | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 193,124 | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 180,077 | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 170,513 | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 160,915 | −2.4% |
| 2013 | 164,800 | −4.8% |
| 2012 | 173,200 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 169,600 | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 155,500 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 148,300 | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 143,200 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 138,600 | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 130,500 | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 125,700 | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 114,900 | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 107,500 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 103,800 | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 98,200 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 96,100 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 95,800 | −1.3% |
| 1998 | 97,100 | −13% |
| 1997 | 111,200 | −15% |
| 1996 | 130,500 | −7.6% |
| 1995 | 141,200 | −8.8% |
| 1994 | 154,800 | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 148,800 | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 145,100 | — |
Questions and answers
How many camels are there in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan had 280,522 camels in 2024, 0.63% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kazakhstan rank in the world by number of camels?
Kazakhstan ranked 18th of 46 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in Chad with 25.7% of the world total.
How has the number of camels in Kazakhstan changed?
It rose by 74% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +38% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 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.