> Ireland had 7,300 goats in 2024, the 163rd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 15%. The record was 17,800 head in 1992.

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# Goats in Ireland

Ireland had 7,300 goats in 2024, the 163rd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 15%. The record was 17,800 head in 1992.

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Animals, 20247,300 head
World rank163 of 181
10-year change−15%
Record17,800 head1992

## Goats in Ireland, 1991–2024 (head)

## Ireland compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
10-year change−15%world +23%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 161 | [Panama](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/panama/) | 8,998 | 0.00% |
| 162 | [Saint Kitts and Nevis](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/saint-kitts-and-nevis/) | 8,121 | 0.00% |
| 163 | **Ireland** | 7,300 | 0.00% |
| 164 | [Malta](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/malta/) | 6,670 | 0.00% |
| 165 | [Sao Tome and Principe](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/sao-tome-and-principe/) | 6,201 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 181 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/)

### Map of goats numbers by country

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Share of the world total; Ireland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Head | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 7,300 | −21% |
| 2023 | 9,200 | −0.4% |
| 2022 | 9,240 | −1.7% |
| 2021 | 9,400 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 8,800 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 8,770 | −6.2% |
| 2018 | 9,349 | +13% |
| 2017 | 8,285 | −16% |
| 2016 | 9,900 | −8.3% |
| 2015 | 10,800 | +26% |
| 2014 | 8,600 | −1.1% |
| 2013 | 8,700 | −16% |
| 2012 | 10,300 | −9.6% |
| 2011 | 11,400 | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 10,500 | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 10,100 | +13% |
| 2008 | 8,900 | +22% |
| 2007 | 7,300 | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 6,700 | −8.2% |
| 2005 | 7,300 | −2.7% |
| 2004 | 7,500 | −1.3% |
| 2003 | 7,600 | −1.3% |
| 2002 | 7,700 | −1.3% |
| 2001 | 7,800 | −3.7% |
| 2000 | 8,100 | −40% |
| 1999 | 13,500 | −11% |
| 1998 | 15,100 | −0.7% |
| 1997 | 15,200 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 14,900 | −4.5% |
| 1995 | 15,600 | −3.1% |
| 1994 | 16,100 | −8.5% |
| 1993 | 17,600 | −1.1% |
| 1992 | 17,800 | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 17,400 | — |

## Questions and answers

### How many goats are there in Ireland?

Ireland had 7,300 goats in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Ireland rank in the world by number of goats?

Ireland ranked 163rd 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 Ireland changed?

It fell by 15% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 17,800 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

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/india/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/china/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/nigeria/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/pakistan/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/ethiopia/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/chad/)[Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/kenya/)[Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/mali/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/sudan/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/tanzania/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/bangladesh/)[Mongolia](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/mongolia/)
[All countries producing goats](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/)

## Other products of Ireland

[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/ireland/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ireland/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ireland/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/ireland/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ireland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ireland/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/ireland/)[Butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/ireland/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/ireland/)[Whey, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/ireland/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/ireland/)[Skim milk and whey powder](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/ireland/)
[Agricultural production in Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ireland/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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