> 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%.

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# 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.

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Animals, 202497,918 head
World rank122 of 181
10-year change+20%
Record133,017 head2008

## Goats in North Macedonia, 2000–2024 (head)

## North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.01% in 2014
10-year change+20%world +23%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 120 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/united-kingdom/) | 111,000 | 0.01% |
| 121 | [Israel](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/israel/) | 109,307 | 0.01% |
| 122 | **North Macedonia** | 97,918 | 0.01% |
| 123 | [Austria](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/austria/) | 95,810 | 0.01% |
| 124 | [New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/new-zealand/) | 88,428 | 0.01% |

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

### Map of goats numbers by country

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

[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 North Macedonia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/north-macedonia/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/north-macedonia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/north-macedonia/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/north-macedonia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/north-macedonia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/north-macedonia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/north-macedonia/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/north-macedonia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/north-macedonia/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/north-macedonia/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/north-macedonia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/north-macedonia/)
[Agricultural production in North Macedonia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/north-macedonia/)

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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