Goats in Moldova
Moldova had 138,130 goats in 2024, the 113th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 4.7%. The record was 162,576 head in 2018.
- Animals, 2024
- 138,130 head
- World rank
- 113 of 181
- 10-year change
- −4.7%
- Record
- 162,576 head
- 2018
Goats in Moldova, 1992–2024 (head)
Moldova compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.02% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −4.7%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | Cabo Verde | 147,123 | 0.01% |
| 112 | Timor-Leste | 145,192 | 0.01% |
| 113 | Moldova | 138,130 | 0.01% |
| 114 | Taiwan | 122,316 | 0.01% |
| 115 | Comoros | 121,233 | 0.01% |
Map of goats numbers by country
Share of the world total; Moldova is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 138,130 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 133,034 | −2.9% |
| 2022 | 137,021 | −2.1% |
| 2021 | 139,926 | −1.5% |
| 2020 | 142,000 | −8.6% |
| 2019 | 155,323 | −4.5% |
| 2018 | 162,576 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 159,219 | +39% |
| 2016 | 114,629 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 110,695 | −24% |
| 2014 | 144,885 | +12% |
| 2013 | 128,884 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 122,539 | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 117,585 | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 111,155 | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 103,849 | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 99,303 | −11% |
| 2007 | 111,935 | −6.2% |
| 2006 | 119,372 | −0.0% |
| 2005 | 119,384 | −1.3% |
| 2004 | 120,918 | −4.3% |
| 2003 | 126,336 | +13% |
| 2002 | 111,592 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 108,565 | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 99,815 | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 94,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 94,000 | −2.1% |
| 1997 | 96,000 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 93,000 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 90,415 | +22% |
| 1994 | 73,891 | +17% |
| 1993 | 62,914 | +27% |
| 1992 | 49,474 | — |
Questions and answers
How many goats are there in Moldova?
Moldova had 138,130 goats in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Moldova rank in the world by number of goats?
Moldova ranked 113th 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 Moldova changed?
It fell by 4.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 162,576 head in 2018.
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.