Geese in Argentina
Argentina had 175,000 geese in 2024, the 17th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2.9%. The record was 200,000 head in 1990.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 175,000 head
- World rank
- 17 of 41
- 10-year change
- +2.9%
- Record
- 200,000 head
- 1990
Geese in Argentina, 1961–2024 (head)
Argentina compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.05% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +2.9%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Canada | 335,000 | 0.09% |
| 16 | France | 220,000 | 0.06% |
| 17 | Argentina | 175,000 | 0.05% |
| 18 | Kazakhstan | 150,000 | 0.04% |
| 19 | South Africa | 147,000 | 0.04% |
Map of geese numbers by country
Share of the world total; Argentina is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 175,000 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 173,000 | −1.7% |
| 2022 | 176,000 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 172,000 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 171,000 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 170,000 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 166,000 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 165,000 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 165,000 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 165,000 | −2.9% |
| 2014 | 170,000 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 169,000 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 167,000 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 165,000 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 160,000 | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 150,000 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 150,000 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 150,000 | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 140,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 140,000 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 140,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 140,000 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 135,000 | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 130,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 130,000 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 130,000 | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 120,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 120,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 120,000 | −14% |
| 1995 | 140,000 | −6.7% |
| 1994 | 150,000 | −6.3% |
| 1993 | 160,000 | −11% |
| 1992 | 179,000 | +35% |
| 1991 | 133,000 | −34% |
| 1990 | 200,000 | +11% |
| 1989 | 180,000 | −5.3% |
| 1988 | 190,000 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 190,000 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 190,000 | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 180,000 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 180,000 | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 170,000 | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 165,000 | +38% |
| 1981 | 120,000 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 120,000 | +20% |
| 1979 | 100,000 | +18% |
| 1978 | 85,000 | +13% |
| 1977 | 75,000 | −6.3% |
| 1976 | 80,000 | −11% |
| 1975 | 90,000 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 90,000 | −5.3% |
| 1973 | 95,000 | −5.0% |
| 1972 | 100,000 | −33% |
| 1971 | 150,000 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 150,000 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 150,000 | +25% |
| 1968 | 120,000 | +9.1% |
| 1967 | 110,000 | −31% |
| 1966 | 160,000 | +6.7% |
| 1965 | 150,000 | +7.1% |
| 1964 | 140,000 | +7.7% |
| 1963 | 130,000 | +8.3% |
| 1962 | 120,000 | +9.1% |
| 1961 | 110,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many geese are there in Argentina?
Argentina had 175,000 geese in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Argentina rank in the world by number of geese?
Argentina ranked 17th of 41 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in China with 86.8% of the world total.
How has the number of geese in Argentina changed?
It rose by 2.9% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 200,000 head in 1990.
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 Argentina is estimated 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.