FAOSTAT · 2012–2024
Chickens in South Sudan
South Sudan had 43.2 million chickens in 2024, the 67th largest in the world (0.16% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 188%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 43.2 million head
- World rank
- 67 of 179
- 10-year change
- +188%
- Record
- 43.2 million head
- 2024
Chickens in South Sudan, 2012–2024 (head)
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43,167,000 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 42,916,000 | +21% |
| 2022 | 35,362,000 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 35,000,000 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 35,000,000 | −13% |
| 2019 | 40,000,000 | +17% |
| 2018 | 34,226,000 | +13% |
| 2017 | 30,237,000 | +18% |
| 2016 | 25,579,000 | +71% |
| 2015 | 15,000,000 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 15,000,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 15,000,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 15,000,000 | — |
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.