Camels in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan had 217 camels in 2024, the 43rd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 18%. The record was 500 head in 1992.
- Animals, 2024
- 217 head
- World rank
- 43 of 46
- 10-year change
- −18%
- Record
- 500 head
- 1992
Camels in Kyrgyzstan, 1992–2024 (head)
Kyrgyzstan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −18%
- world +38%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ukraine | 880 | 0.00% |
| 42 | Azerbaijan | 349 | 0.00% |
| 43 | Kyrgyzstan | 217 | 0.00% |
| 44 | Lebanon | 130 | 0.00% |
| 45 | Namibia | 97 | 0.00% |
Map of camels numbers by country
Share of the world total; Kyrgyzstan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 217 | −0.9% |
| 2023 | 219 | −12% |
| 2022 | 250 | −4.2% |
| 2021 | 261 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 256 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 247 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 246 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 228 | −3.0% |
| 2016 | 235 | −8.9% |
| 2015 | 258 | −2.3% |
| 2014 | 264 | −15% |
| 2013 | 311 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 311 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 309 | −8.6% |
| 2010 | 338 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 337 | −0.3% |
| 2008 | 338 | +16% |
| 2007 | 291 | +13% |
| 2006 | 258 | −6.5% |
| 2005 | 276 | −36% |
| 2004 | 434 | +115% |
| 2003 | 202 | −19% |
| 2002 | 250 | −17% |
| 2001 | 300 | −14% |
| 2000 | 350 | −22% |
| 1999 | 450 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 450 | −6.3% |
| 1997 | 480 | −4.0% |
| 1996 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 500 | — |
Questions and answers
How many camels are there in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan had 217 camels in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kyrgyzstan rank in the world by number of camels?
Kyrgyzstan ranked 43rd 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 Kyrgyzstan changed?
It fell by 18% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +38% for the world. The record was 500 head in 1992.
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.