Goats in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina had 62,162 goats in 2024, the 131st largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 16%. The record was 170,000 head in 1997.
- Animals, 2024
- 62,162 head
- World rank
- 131 of 181
- 10-year change
- −16%
- Record
- 170,000 head
- 1997
Goats in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1992–2024 (head)
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −16%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | Croatia | 68,000 | 0.01% |
| 130 | Poland | 63,492 | 0.01% |
| 131 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 62,162 | 0.01% |
| 132 | Bhutan | 55,819 | 0.00% |
| 133 | Georgia | 49,300 | 0.00% |
Map of goats numbers by country
Share of the world total; Bosnia and Herzegovina is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62,162 | +22% |
| 2023 | 51,003 | +14% |
| 2022 | 44,588 | −7.8% |
| 2021 | 48,372 | −32% |
| 2020 | 71,336 | −1.4% |
| 2019 | 72,362 | −0.9% |
| 2018 | 73,038 | −0.3% |
| 2017 | 73,287 | −1.9% |
| 2016 | 74,712 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 72,823 | −1.6% |
| 2014 | 74,000 | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 69,369 | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 65,375 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 65,260 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 64,250 | −9.0% |
| 2009 | 70,604 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 70,392 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 70,255 | −8.2% |
| 2006 | 76,489 | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 73,474 | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 72,452 | −11% |
| 2003 | 81,000 | −5.8% |
| 2002 | 86,000 | −15% |
| 2001 | 101,000 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 97,700 | −4.2% |
| 1999 | 102,000 | −8.1% |
| 1998 | 111,000 | −35% |
| 1997 | 170,000 | +24% |
| 1996 | 136,800 | +10.0% |
| 1995 | 124,400 | +15% |
| 1994 | 107,800 | +17% |
| 1993 | 92,300 | +14% |
| 1992 | 80,800 | — |
Questions and answers
How many goats are there in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina had 62,162 goats in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank in the world by number of goats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 131st of 181 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in India with 17.7% of the world total.
How has the number of goats in Bosnia and Herzegovina changed?
It fell by 16% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 170,000 head in 1997.
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.