> Niger had 20.4 million cattle in 2024, the 17th largest in the world (1.29% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 79%.

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# Cattle in Niger

Niger had 20.4 million cattle in 2024, the 17th largest in the world (1.29% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 79%. This is the highest figure on record.

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Animals, 202420.4 million head
World rank17 of 190
10-year change+79%
Record20.4 million head2024

## Cattle in Niger, 1961–2024 (head)

## Niger compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.3%0.79% in 2014
10-year change+79%world +9.7%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 | [Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/kenya/) | 22,435,638 | 1.4% |
| 16 | [Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/nigeria/) | 20,943,448 | 1.3% |
| 17 | **Niger** | 20,375,030 | 1.3% |
| 18 | [Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/indonesia/) | 18,065,156 | 1.1% |
| 19 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/russia/) | 17,373,368 | 1.1% |

[Full ranking of 190 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/)

### Map of cattle numbers by country

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Share of the world total; Niger is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Head | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 20,375,030 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 19,221,727 | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 18,133,707 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 17,107,271 | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 16,138,935 | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 15,225,410 | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 14,363,592 | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 13,550,559 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 12,783,548 | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 12,059,951 | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 11,377,312 | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 10,733,314 | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 10,125,767 | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 9,552,611 | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 9,011,897 | −2.7% |
| 2009 | 9,261,642 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 8,737,398 | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 8,242,828 | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 7,776,953 | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 7,336,088 | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 6,920,838 | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 6,529,092 | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 6,159,521 | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 5,810,869 | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 5,481,952 | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 5,171,650 | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 4,878,920 | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 4,602,750 | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 4,342,220 | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 4,096,430 | +6.0% |
| 1994 | 3,864,560 | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 3,645,810 | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 3,439,440 | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 3,244,760 | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 3,061,090 | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 2,887,820 | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 2,724,360 | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 2,570,150 | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 2,424,670 | −13% |
| 1985 | 2,792,960 | −22% |
| 1984 | 3,586,950 | −32% |
| 1983 | 5,267,870 | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 4,956,360 | +6.6% |
| 1981 | 4,648,830 | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 4,381,560 | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 4,125,760 | +6.3% |
| 1978 | 3,881,240 | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 3,671,940 | +6.0% |
| 1976 | 3,464,090 | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 3,252,670 | +8.2% |
| 1974 | 3,006,160 | +10.0% |
| 1973 | 2,732,880 | −35% |
| 1972 | 4,220,000 | +2.9% |
| 1971 | 4,100,000 | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 4,000,000 | −3.1% |
| 1969 | 4,130,000 | −7.2% |
| 1968 | 4,450,000 | +3.0% |
| 1967 | 4,320,000 | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 4,200,000 | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 4,100,000 | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 3,970,000 | +11% |
| 1963 | 3,590,000 | −0.3% |
| 1962 | 3,600,000 | +3.2% |
| 1961 | 3,490,000 | — |

## Questions and answers

### How many cattle are there in Niger?

Niger had 20.4 million cattle in 2024, 1.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Niger rank in the world by number of cattle?

Niger ranked 17th 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 Niger changed?

It rose by 79% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.7% 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

[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/brazil/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/india/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/united-states/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/ethiopia/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/china/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/pakistan/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/argentina/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/chad/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/tanzania/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/mexico/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/sudan/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/australia/)
[All countries producing cattle](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/)

## Other products of Niger

[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/niger/)[Cow peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-peas/niger/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/niger/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/niger/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/niger/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/niger/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/niger/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/niger/)[Lettuce and chicory](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/niger/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/niger/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/niger/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/niger/)
[Agricultural production in Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/country/niger/)

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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