Chickens in Croatia
Croatia had 10.9 million chickens in 2024, the 110th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. The record was 12.5 million head in 2020.
- Animals, 2024
- 10.9 million head
- World rank
- 110 of 179
- 10-year change
- +12%
- Record
- 12.5 million head
- 2020
Chickens in Croatia, 1992–2024 (head)
Croatia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.05% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +12%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | Tajikistan | 11,877,000 | 0.04% |
| 109 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 11,523,000 | 0.04% |
| 110 | Croatia | 10,936,000 | 0.04% |
| 111 | Lithuania | 10,476,000 | 0.04% |
| 112 | Slovakia | 9,593,000 | 0.03% |
Map of chickens numbers by country
Share of the world total; Croatia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,936,000 | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 10,080,000 | −3.4% |
| 2022 | 10,436,000 | −10% |
| 2021 | 11,629,000 | −7.0% |
| 2020 | 12,508,000 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 12,162,000 | +12% |
| 2018 | 10,881,000 | +11% |
| 2017 | 9,840,000 | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 9,220,000 | −3.9% |
| 2015 | 9,599,000 | −2.1% |
| 2014 | 9,803,000 | +138% |
| 2013 | 4,125,000 | −6.6% |
| 2012 | 4,415,000 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 4,222,000 | −16% |
| 2010 | 5,041,000 | −25% |
| 2009 | 6,707,000 | −0.3% |
| 2008 | 6,727,000 | −1.3% |
| 2007 | 6,816,000 | −2.9% |
| 2006 | 7,017,000 | −3.4% |
| 2005 | 7,267,000 | −3.0% |
| 2004 | 7,492,000 | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 6,852,000 | −2.9% |
| 2002 | 7,060,000 | −5.6% |
| 2001 | 7,481,000 | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 7,046,000 | −29% |
| 1999 | 9,869,000 | +12% |
| 1998 | 8,776,000 | −9.3% |
| 1997 | 9,681,000 | −6.0% |
| 1996 | 10,295,000 | +49% |
| 1995 | 6,887,000 | −28% |
| 1994 | 9,523,000 | −3.4% |
| 1993 | 9,857,000 | −2.4% |
| 1992 | 10,104,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many chickens are there in Croatia?
Croatia had 10.9 million chickens in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Croatia rank in the world by number of chickens?
Croatia ranked 110th of 179 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in China with 18.9% of the world total.
How has the number of chickens in Croatia changed?
It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 12.5 million head in 2020.
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.