Goats in North Macedonia
North Macedonia had 97,918 goats in 2024, the 122nd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 20%. The record was 133,017 head in 2008.
- Animals, 2024
- 97,918 head
- World rank
- 122 of 181
- 10-year change
- +20%
- Record
- 133,017 head
- 2008
Goats in North Macedonia, 2000–2024 (head)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +20%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | United Kingdom | 111,000 | 0.01% |
| 121 | Israel | 109,307 | 0.01% |
| 122 | North Macedonia | 97,918 | 0.01% |
| 123 | Austria | 95,810 | 0.01% |
| 124 | New Zealand | 88,428 | 0.01% |
Map of goats numbers by country
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97,918 | +14% |
| 2023 | 85,528 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 80,186 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 75,753 | −20% |
| 2020 | 95,008 | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 87,581 | −25% |
| 2018 | 117,447 | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 107,466 | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 101,669 | +15% |
| 2015 | 88,064 | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 81,345 | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 75,028 | +18% |
| 2012 | 63,585 | −13% |
| 2011 | 72,777 | −3.9% |
| 2010 | 75,708 | −19% |
| 2009 | 94,016 | −29% |
| 2008 | 133,017 | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 126,452 | +99% |
| 2006 | 63,579 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 62,190 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 62,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 62,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 62,000 | −0.8% |
| 2001 | 62,500 | −3.1% |
| 2000 | 64,500 | — |
Questions and answers
How many goats are there in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia had 97,918 goats in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world by number of goats?
North Macedonia ranked 122nd 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 North Macedonia changed?
It rose by 20% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 133,017 head in 2008.
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.