Cattle in Estonia
Estonia had 232,390 cattle in 2024, the 138th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 11%. The record was 708,273 head in 1992.
- Animals, 2024
- 232,390 head
- World rank
- 138 of 190
- 10-year change
- −11%
- Record
- 708,273 head
- 1992
Cattle in Estonia, 1992–2024 (head)
Estonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.02% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −11%
- world +9.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | Bhutan | 257,103 | 0.02% |
| 137 | Timor-Leste | 238,902 | 0.02% |
| 138 | Estonia | 232,390 | 0.01% |
| 139 | Puerto Rico | 218,598 | 0.01% |
| 140 | Libya | 208,931 | 0.01% |
Map of cattle numbers by country
Share of the world total; Estonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 232,390 | −3.7% |
| 2023 | 241,360 | −3.3% |
| 2022 | 249,620 | −0.5% |
| 2021 | 250,800 | −1.0% |
| 2020 | 253,300 | −0.3% |
| 2019 | 254,000 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 251,900 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 250,900 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 248,236 | −6.2% |
| 2015 | 264,700 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 261,400 | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 246,000 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 238,300 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 236,300 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 234,700 | −1.3% |
| 2009 | 237,900 | −1.1% |
| 2008 | 240,500 | −1.8% |
| 2007 | 244,800 | −1.9% |
| 2006 | 249,500 | −0.1% |
| 2005 | 249,800 | −2.9% |
| 2004 | 257,200 | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 253,900 | −2.5% |
| 2002 | 260,500 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 252,800 | −5.4% |
| 2000 | 267,300 | −13% |
| 1999 | 307,500 | −5.6% |
| 1998 | 325,600 | −5.1% |
| 1997 | 343,000 | −7.4% |
| 1996 | 370,400 | −12% |
| 1995 | 419,500 | −9.4% |
| 1994 | 463,200 | −25% |
| 1993 | 614,600 | −13% |
| 1992 | 708,273 | — |
Questions and answers
How many cattle are there in Estonia?
Estonia had 232,390 cattle in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Estonia rank in the world by number of cattle?
Estonia ranked 138th of 190 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in Brazil with 15.1% of the world total.
How has the number of cattle in Estonia changed?
It fell by 11% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.7% for the world. The record was 708,273 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.