> 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%.

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# 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, 2024280,522 head
World rank18 of 46
10-year change+74%
Record280,522 head2024

## Camels in Kazakhstan, 1992–2024 (head)

## Kazakhstan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.63%0.50% in 2014
10-year change+74%world +38%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 16 | [Eritrea](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/eritrea/) | 407,158 | 0.92% |
| 17 | [Oman](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/oman/) | 301,952 | 0.68% |
| 18 | **Kazakhstan** | 280,522 | 0.63% |
| 19 | [Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/nigeria/) | 279,135 | 0.63% |
| 20 | [Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/egypt/) | 247,667 | 0.56% |

[Full ranking of 46 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/)

### Map of camels numbers by country

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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

[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/chad/)[Somalia](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/somalia/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/sudan/)[Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/kenya/)[Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/saudi-arabia/)[Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/niger/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/ethiopia/)[Mauritania](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/mauritania/)[Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/mali/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/pakistan/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/china/)[United Arab Emirates](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/united-arab-emirates/)
[All countries producing camels](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/)

## Other products of Kazakhstan

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/kazakhstan/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/kazakhstan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/kazakhstan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/kazakhstan/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/kazakhstan/)[Melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/kazakhstan/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/kazakhstan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/kazakhstan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/kazakhstan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/kazakhstan/)[Linseed](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/kazakhstan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/kazakhstan/)
[Agricultural production in Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/kazakhstan/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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