Chickens in North Macedonia
North Macedonia had 2.6 million chickens in 2024, the 140th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 33%. The record was 4.9 million head in 1995.
- Animals, 2024
- 2.6 million head
- World rank
- 140 of 179
- 10-year change
- +33%
- Record
- 4.9 million head
- 1995
Chickens in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (head)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +33%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | Singapore | 3,056,000 | 0.01% |
| 139 | Congo | 3,030,000 | 0.01% |
| 140 | North Macedonia | 2,573,000 | 0.01% |
| 141 | Estonia | 2,274,000 | 0.01% |
| 142 | Guinea-Bissau | 2,117,000 | 0.01% |
Map of chickens 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 | 2,573,000 | +47% |
| 2023 | 1,746,000 | +12% |
| 2022 | 1,562,000 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 1,484,000 | −9.7% |
| 2020 | 1,643,000 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 1,562,000 | −15% |
| 2018 | 1,828,000 | −0.7% |
| 2017 | 1,840,000 | −1.4% |
| 2016 | 1,866,000 | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 1,761,000 | −9.2% |
| 2014 | 1,940,000 | −12% |
| 2013 | 2,202,000 | +24% |
| 2012 | 1,776,000 | −8.6% |
| 2011 | 1,944,000 | −2.6% |
| 2010 | 1,995,000 | −5.8% |
| 2009 | 2,118,000 | −4.9% |
| 2008 | 2,226,000 | −1.7% |
| 2007 | 2,264,000 | −12% |
| 2006 | 2,585,000 | −1.2% |
| 2005 | 2,617,000 | −4.0% |
| 2004 | 2,725,000 | +13% |
| 2003 | 2,417,000 | −17% |
| 2002 | 2,900,000 | −13% |
| 2001 | 3,350,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 3,350,000 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 3,339,000 | −4.6% |
| 1998 | 3,500,000 | −13% |
| 1997 | 4,033,000 | +20% |
| 1996 | 3,361,000 | −31% |
| 1995 | 4,880,000 | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 4,685,000 | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 4,393,000 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 4,297,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many chickens are there in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia had 2.6 million chickens in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world by number of chickens?
North Macedonia ranked 140th 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 North Macedonia changed?
It rose by 33% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 4.9 million head in 1995.
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.