> Turkmenistan had 142,993 camels in 2024, the 25th largest in the world (0.32% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%.

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# Camels in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan had 142,993 camels in 2024, the 25th largest in the world (0.32% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%. This is the highest figure on record.

Animals, 2024142,993 head
World rank25 of 46
10-year change+19%
Record142,993 head2024

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

## Turkmenistan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.32%0.37% in 2014
10-year change+19%world +38%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 23 | [Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/afghanistan/) | 165,071 | 0.37% |
| 24 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/iran/) | 156,555 | 0.35% |
| 25 | **Turkmenistan** | 142,993 | 0.32% |
| 26 | [Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/iraq/) | 115,090 | 0.26% |
| 27 | [Qatar](https://husfarm.com/production/camels/qatar/) | 109,086 | 0.25% |

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

### Map of camels numbers by country

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Turkmenistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Head | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 142,993 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 142,558 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 141,654 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 140,913 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 140,350 | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 129,750 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 128,258 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 127,174 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 126,461 | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 122,161 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 120,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 120,000 | −3.2% |
| 2012 | 124,000 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 123,500 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 122,400 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 122,100 | −2.9% |
| 2008 | 125,700 | +26% |
| 2007 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 100,000 | — |

## Questions and answers

### How many camels are there in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan had 142,993 camels in 2024, 0.32% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Turkmenistan rank in the world by number of camels?

Turkmenistan ranked 25th 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 Turkmenistan changed?

It rose by 19% 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 Turkmenistan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/turkmenistan/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/turkmenistan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/turkmenistan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/turkmenistan/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/turkmenistan/)[Cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/turkmenistan/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/turkmenistan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/turkmenistan/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/turkmenistan/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/turkmenistan/)[Cotton lint](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/turkmenistan/)[Sheep meat](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/turkmenistan/)
[Agricultural production in Turkmenistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/turkmenistan/)

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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