Goats in Micronesia
Micronesia had 4,926 goats in 2024, the 169th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.5%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 4,926 head
- World rank
- 169 of 181
- 10-year change
- +9.5%
- Record
- 4,926 head
- 2024
Goats in Micronesia, 1991–2024 (head)
Micronesia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +9.5%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | Barbados | 5,655 | 0.00% |
| 168 | Finland | 5,140 | 0.00% |
| 169 | Micronesia | 4,926 | 0.00% |
| 170 | Luxembourg | 4,422 | 0.00% |
| 171 | Suriname | 4,382 | 0.00% |
Map of goats numbers by country
Share of the world total; Micronesia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,926 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 4,857 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 4,792 | −1.7% |
| 2021 | 4,876 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 4,752 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 4,716 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 4,678 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 4,637 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 4,583 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 4,531 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 4,500 | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 4,300 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 4,300 | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 4,100 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 4,100 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 4,100 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 4,100 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 4,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many goats are there in Micronesia?
Micronesia had 4,926 goats in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Micronesia rank in the world by number of goats?
Micronesia ranked 169th 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 Micronesia changed?
It rose by 9.5% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
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 Micronesia is estimated 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.