> 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%.

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# 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.

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Animals, 2024143,953 head
World rank144 of 190
10-year change−40%
Record294,613 head1997

## Cattle in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (head)

## North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.02% in 2014
10-year change−40%world +9.7%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 142 | [Taiwan](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/taiwan/) | 155,741 | 0.01% |
| 143 | [Jamaica](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/jamaica/) | 153,169 | 0.01% |
| 144 | **North Macedonia** | 143,953 | 0.01% |
| 145 | [United Arab Emirates](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/united-arab-emirates/) | 119,098 | 0.01% |
| 146 | [Belize](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/belize/) | 99,019 | 0.01% |

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

### Map of cattle numbers by country

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

[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 North Macedonia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/north-macedonia/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/north-macedonia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/north-macedonia/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/north-macedonia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/north-macedonia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/north-macedonia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/north-macedonia/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/north-macedonia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/north-macedonia/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/north-macedonia/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/north-macedonia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/north-macedonia/)
[Agricultural production in North Macedonia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/north-macedonia/)

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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