Ducks in Ukraine
Ukraine had 8.7 million ducks in 2024, the 13th largest in the world (0.68% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 24%. The record was 17.5 million head in 1992.
- Animals, 2024
- 8.7 million head
- World rank
- 13 of 76
- 10-year change
- −24%
- Record
- 17.5 million head
- 1992
Ducks in Ukraine, 1992–2024 (head)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.68%
- 1.1% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −24%
- world +20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Malaysia | 9,551,000 | 0.75% |
| 12 | Cambodia | 8,812,000 | 0.69% |
| 13 | Ukraine | 8,677,000 | 0.68% |
| 14 | Egypt | 8,437,000 | 0.66% |
| 15 | United States | 8,005,000 | 0.63% |
Map of ducks 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 | 8,677,000 | −1.9% |
| 2023 | 8,848,000 | −11% |
| 2022 | 9,960,000 | −12% |
| 2021 | 11,373,000 | −0.4% |
| 2020 | 11,418,000 | −2.2% |
| 2019 | 11,680,000 | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 10,954,000 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 10,876,000 | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 10,150,000 | −10% |
| 2015 | 11,310,000 | −1.6% |
| 2014 | 11,490,000 | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 10,538,000 | −1.3% |
| 2012 | 10,678,000 | −0.9% |
| 2011 | 10,777,000 | +10% |
| 2010 | 9,780,000 | +12% |
| 2009 | 8,720,000 | −14% |
| 2008 | 10,150,000 | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 9,685,000 | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 8,909,000 | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 8,392,000 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 8,158,000 | −8.9% |
| 2003 | 8,956,000 | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 8,542,000 | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 8,072,000 | −2.4% |
| 2000 | 8,269,000 | −1.3% |
| 1999 | 8,378,000 | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 7,692,000 | −3.1% |
| 1997 | 7,934,000 | −8.0% |
| 1996 | 8,622,000 | −5.8% |
| 1995 | 9,155,000 | −17% |
| 1994 | 11,049,000 | −13% |
| 1993 | 12,668,000 | −28% |
| 1992 | 17,482,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many ducks are there in Ukraine?
Ukraine had 8.7 million ducks in 2024, 0.68% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world by number of ducks?
Ukraine ranked 13th 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 Ukraine changed?
It fell by 24% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +20% for the world. The record was 17.5 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.