Geese in Ukraine
Ukraine had 3.0 million geese in 2024, the 7th largest in the world (0.77% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 39%. The record was 11.6 million head in 1992.
- Animals, 2024
- 3.0 million head
- World rank
- 7 of 41
- 10-year change
- −39%
- Record
- 11.6 million head
- 1992
Geese in Ukraine, 1992–2024 (head)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.77%
- 1.4% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −39%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Egypt | 3,524,000 | 0.92% |
| 6 | Madagascar | 3,009,000 | 0.79% |
| 7 | Ukraine | 2,964,000 | 0.77% |
| 8 | Turkey | 1,303,000 | 0.34% |
| 9 | Venezuela | 1,000,000 | 0.26% |
Map of geese 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 | 2,964,000 | −0.5% |
| 2023 | 2,980,000 | −13% |
| 2022 | 3,430,000 | −3.5% |
| 2021 | 3,556,000 | −11% |
| 2020 | 4,016,000 | −3.5% |
| 2019 | 4,160,000 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 4,117,000 | −1.6% |
| 2017 | 4,183,000 | −18% |
| 2016 | 5,115,000 | −4.7% |
| 2015 | 5,365,000 | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 4,880,000 | −13% |
| 2013 | 5,628,000 | −11% |
| 2012 | 6,304,000 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 6,269,000 | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 5,939,000 | −13% |
| 2009 | 6,820,000 | −12% |
| 2008 | 7,717,000 | −11% |
| 2007 | 8,627,000 | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 8,099,000 | −13% |
| 2005 | 9,348,000 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 9,302,000 | −9.5% |
| 2003 | 10,284,000 | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 9,662,000 | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 9,061,000 | −1.5% |
| 2000 | 9,198,000 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 9,061,000 | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 8,476,000 | −3.4% |
| 1997 | 8,776,000 | −3.5% |
| 1996 | 9,096,000 | −4.5% |
| 1995 | 9,523,000 | −0.5% |
| 1994 | 9,569,000 | −12% |
| 1993 | 10,821,000 | −6.9% |
| 1992 | 11,621,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many geese are there in Ukraine?
Ukraine had 3.0 million geese in 2024, 0.77% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world by number of geese?
Ukraine ranked 7th 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 Ukraine changed?
It fell by 39% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 11.6 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.