Chickens in Ukraine
Ukraine had 174 million chickens in 2024, the 31st largest in the world (0.63% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 14%. The record was 209 million head in 1992.
- Animals, 2024
- 174 million head
- World rank
- 31 of 179
- 10-year change
- −14%
- Record
- 209 million head
- 1992
Chickens in Ukraine, 1992–2024 (head)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.63%
- 0.95% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −14%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | South Korea | 178,474,000 | 0.64% |
| 30 | South Africa | 175,199,000 | 0.63% |
| 31 | Ukraine | 173,725,000 | 0.63% |
| 32 | Canada | 173,164,000 | 0.63% |
| 33 | United Kingdom | 166,986,000 | 0.60% |
Map of chickens numbers by country
Share of the world total; Ukraine is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 173,725,000 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 165,468,000 | −11% |
| 2022 | 186,623,000 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 183,543,000 | −9.4% |
| 2020 | 202,511,000 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 191,968,000 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 186,737,000 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 184,336,000 | −1.1% |
| 2016 | 186,354,000 | −3.9% |
| 2015 | 193,885,000 | −3.5% |
| 2014 | 201,008,000 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 195,256,000 | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 181,124,000 | −1.3% |
| 2011 | 183,600,000 | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 172,600,000 | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 158,800,000 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 148,800,000 | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 145,600,000 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 142,600,000 | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 131,976,000 | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 122,100,000 | −2.4% |
| 2003 | 125,146,000 | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 115,609,000 | +11% |
| 2001 | 103,772,000 | −1.7% |
| 2000 | 105,612,000 | −2.9% |
| 1999 | 108,810,000 | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 103,819,000 | −5.4% |
| 1997 | 109,754,000 | −15% |
| 1996 | 128,955,000 | −9.4% |
| 1995 | 142,351,000 | −15% |
| 1994 | 166,494,000 | −11% |
| 1993 | 187,668,000 | −10% |
| 1992 | 208,836,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many chickens are there in Ukraine?
Ukraine had 174 million chickens in 2024, 0.63% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world by number of chickens?
Ukraine ranked 31st 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 Ukraine changed?
It fell by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 209 million head in 1992.
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.