Ducks in Norway
Norway had 125,000 ducks in 2024, the 49th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.6%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 125,000 head
- World rank
- 49 of 76
- 10-year change
- +9.6%
- Record
- 125,000 head
- 2024
Ducks in Norway, 1991–2024 (head)
Norway compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +9.6%
- world +20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | New Zealand | 184,000 | 0.01% |
| 48 | Israel | 180,000 | 0.01% |
| 49 | Norway | 125,000 | 0.01% |
| 50 | Fiji | 115,000 | 0.01% |
| 51 | Panama | 114,000 | 0.01% |
Map of ducks numbers by country
Share of the world total; Norway is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 125,000 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 123,000 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 121,000 | −2.4% |
| 2021 | 124,000 | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 117,000 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 116,000 | −1.7% |
| 2018 | 118,000 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 118,000 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 117,000 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 115,000 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 114,000 | −0.9% |
| 2013 | 115,000 | +92% |
| 2012 | 60,000 | −48% |
| 2011 | 115,000 | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 110,000 | +22% |
| 2009 | 90,000 | −10.0% |
| 2008 | 100,000 | +11% |
| 2007 | 90,000 | +29% |
| 2006 | 70,000 | +40% |
| 2005 | 50,000 | +11% |
| 2004 | 45,000 | +29% |
| 2003 | 35,000 | −30% |
| 2002 | 50,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 50,000 | −17% |
| 2000 | 60,000 | +300% |
| 1999 | 15,000 | −63% |
| 1998 | 40,000 | +60% |
| 1997 | 25,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 25,000 | −50% |
| 1995 | 50,000 | −9.1% |
| 1994 | 55,000 | +22% |
| 1993 | 45,000 | −18% |
| 1992 | 55,000 | +10% |
| 1991 | 50,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many ducks are there in Norway?
Norway had 125,000 ducks in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Norway rank in the world by number of ducks?
Norway ranked 49th of 76 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in China with 65.1% of the world total.
How has the number of ducks in Norway changed?
It rose by 9.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +20% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Norway is imputed by FAO. 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.