Geese in Mozambique
Mozambique had 16.5 million geese in 2024, the 2nd largest in the world (4.31% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.8%. The record was 19.1 million head in 2007.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 16.5 million head
- World rank
- 2 of 41
- 10-year change
- +9.8%
- Record
- 19.1 million head
- 2007
Geese in Mozambique, 1999–2024 (head)
Mozambique compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 4.3%
- 4.4% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +9.8%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 332,169,000 | 86.8% |
| 2 | Mozambique | 16,473,000 | 4.3% |
| 3 | Myanmar | 5,857,000 | 1.5% |
| 4 | Russia | 3,577,000 | 0.94% |
Map of geese numbers by country
Share of the world total; Mozambique is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,473,000 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 16,219,000 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 15,910,000 | −3.5% |
| 2021 | 16,489,000 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 16,208,000 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 16,011,000 | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 15,237,000 | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 14,460,000 | +18% |
| 2016 | 12,291,000 | −14% |
| 2015 | 14,255,000 | −5.0% |
| 2014 | 15,000,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 15,000,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 15,000,000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 15,000,000 | −5.0% |
| 2010 | 15,792,000 | +32% |
| 2009 | 12,000,000 | +49% |
| 2008 | 8,034,000 | −58% |
| 2007 | 19,054,000 | +839% |
| 2006 | 2,029,000 | −16% |
| 2005 | 2,413,000 | −67% |
| 2004 | 7,224,000 | −40% |
| 2003 | 12,000,000 | +140% |
| 2002 | 5,000,000 | −12% |
| 2001 | 5,700,000 | −40% |
| 2000 | 9,437,000 | +45% |
| 1999 | 6,500,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many geese are there in Mozambique?
Mozambique had 16.5 million geese in 2024, 4.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mozambique rank in the world by number of geese?
Mozambique ranked 2nd 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 Mozambique changed?
It rose by 9.8% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 19.1 million head in 2007.
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 Mozambique 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.