Goats in French Polynesia
French Polynesia had 15,665 goats in 2024, the 148th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 5.1%. The record was 16,800 head in 2012.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 15,665 head
- World rank
- 148 of 181
- 10-year change
- −5.1%
- Record
- 16,800 head
- 2012
Goats in French Polynesia, 1961–2024 (head)
French Polynesia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −5.1%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | Uruguay | 18,520 | 0.00% |
| 147 | Japan | 16,466 | 0.00% |
| 148 | French Polynesia | 15,665 | 0.00% |
| 149 | Bahamas | 15,132 | 0.00% |
| 150 | Antigua and Barbuda | 15,000 | 0.00% |
Map of goats numbers by country
Share of the world total; French Polynesia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,665 | −0.5% |
| 2023 | 15,741 | −0.5% |
| 2022 | 15,817 | −0.6% |
| 2021 | 15,908 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 15,999 | −0.3% |
| 2019 | 16,042 | −0.3% |
| 2018 | 16,086 | −0.3% |
| 2017 | 16,141 | −0.5% |
| 2016 | 16,220 | −0.6% |
| 2015 | 16,326 | −1.1% |
| 2014 | 16,500 | −1.8% |
| 2013 | 16,800 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 16,800 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 16,500 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 16,500 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 16,500 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 16,500 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 16,500 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 16,500 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 16,500 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 16,500 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 16,500 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 16,500 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 16,500 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 16,500 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 16,500 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 16,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 16,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 16,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 16,000 | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 15,700 | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 15,000 | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 14,800 | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 14,500 | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 14,000 | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 13,500 | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 13,000 | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 12,369 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 12,369 | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 12,330 | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 12,300 | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 12,260 | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 12,200 | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 12,160 | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 12,100 | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 12,000 | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 11,960 | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 11,900 | +0.8% |
| 1976 | 11,800 | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 11,670 | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 11,600 | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 11,500 | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 11,400 | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 11,330 | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 11,260 | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 11,200 | +0.4% |
| 1968 | 11,160 | +0.5% |
| 1967 | 11,100 | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 11,000 | +10% |
| 1965 | 10,000 | +5.3% |
| 1964 | 9,500 | +8.0% |
| 1963 | 8,800 | +3.5% |
| 1962 | 8,500 | +6.3% |
| 1961 | 8,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many goats are there in French Polynesia?
French Polynesia had 15,665 goats in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does French Polynesia rank in the world by number of goats?
French Polynesia ranked 148th 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 French Polynesia changed?
It fell by 5.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 16,800 head in 2012.
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 French Polynesia 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.