Goats in Latvia
Latvia had 9,060 goats in 2024, the 160th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%. The record was 15,000 head in 2004.
- Animals, 2024
- 9,060 head
- World rank
- 160 of 181
- 10-year change
- −28%
- Record
- 15,000 head
- 2004
Goats in Latvia, 1992–2024 (head)
Latvia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −28%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | Dominica | 9,706 | 0.00% |
| 159 | Vanuatu | 9,509 | 0.00% |
| 160 | Latvia | 9,060 | 0.00% |
| 161 | Panama | 8,998 | 0.00% |
| 162 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 8,121 | 0.00% |
Map of goats numbers by country
Share of the world total; Latvia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,060 | −12% |
| 2023 | 10,340 | −11% |
| 2022 | 11,680 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 11,400 | −0.7% |
| 2020 | 11,480 | −1.8% |
| 2019 | 11,690 | −4.5% |
| 2018 | 12,240 | −7.0% |
| 2017 | 13,159 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 12,682 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 12,287 | −2.5% |
| 2014 | 12,600 | −5.3% |
| 2013 | 13,300 | −0.7% |
| 2012 | 13,400 | −0.7% |
| 2011 | 13,500 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 13,200 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 12,900 | −0.8% |
| 2008 | 13,000 | −9.1% |
| 2007 | 14,300 | −4.0% |
| 2006 | 14,900 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 14,700 | −2.0% |
| 2004 | 15,000 | +14% |
| 2003 | 13,200 | +15% |
| 2002 | 11,500 | +11% |
| 2001 | 10,400 | +28% |
| 2000 | 8,100 | −23% |
| 1999 | 10,500 | +18% |
| 1998 | 8,900 | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 8,400 | −5.6% |
| 1996 | 8,900 | +20% |
| 1995 | 7,400 | +17% |
| 1994 | 6,300 | −1.6% |
| 1993 | 6,400 | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 6,100 | — |
Questions and answers
How many goats are there in Latvia?
Latvia had 9,060 goats in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Latvia rank in the world by number of goats?
Latvia ranked 160th 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 Latvia changed?
It fell by 28% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 15,000 head in 2004.
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.