Cattle in North Macedonia
North Macedonia had 143,953 cattle in 2024, the 144th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 40%. The record was 294,613 head in 1997.
- Animals, 2024
- 143,953 head
- World rank
- 144 of 190
- 10-year change
- −40%
- Record
- 294,613 head
- 1997
Cattle in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (head)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.02% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −40%
- world +9.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | Taiwan | 155,741 | 0.01% |
| 143 | Jamaica | 153,169 | 0.01% |
| 144 | North Macedonia | 143,953 | 0.01% |
| 145 | United Arab Emirates | 119,098 | 0.01% |
| 146 | Belize | 99,019 | 0.01% |
Map of cattle numbers by country
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 143,953 | −3.2% |
| 2023 | 148,693 | −9.7% |
| 2022 | 164,751 | −7.2% |
| 2021 | 177,622 | −20% |
| 2020 | 222,202 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 217,790 | −15% |
| 2018 | 256,181 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 255,036 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 254,768 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 253,442 | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 241,607 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 238,333 | −5.1% |
| 2012 | 251,240 | −5.3% |
| 2011 | 265,299 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 259,887 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 252,521 | −0.4% |
| 2008 | 253,473 | −0.1% |
| 2007 | 253,766 | −0.7% |
| 2006 | 255,430 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 248,185 | −2.7% |
| 2004 | 255,000 | −1.9% |
| 2003 | 260,000 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 259,000 | −2.3% |
| 2001 | 265,000 | −1.9% |
| 2000 | 270,000 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 267,000 | −7.6% |
| 1998 | 289,000 | −1.9% |
| 1997 | 294,613 | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 283,237 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 281,336 | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 280,324 | −1.6% |
| 1993 | 284,919 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 282,349 | — |
Questions and answers
How many cattle are there in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia had 143,953 cattle in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world by number of cattle?
North Macedonia ranked 144th 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 North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 40% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.7% for the world. The record was 294,613 head in 1997.
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.