Goats in Serbia
Serbia had 119,061 goats in 2024, the 116th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 46%. The record was 231,837 head in 2012.
- Animals, 2024
- 119,061 head
- World rank
- 116 of 181
- 10-year change
- −46%
- Record
- 231,837 head
- 2012
Goats in Serbia, 2006–2024 (head)
Serbia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.02% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −46%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | Taiwan | 122,316 | 0.01% |
| 115 | Comoros | 121,233 | 0.01% |
| 116 | Serbia | 119,061 | 0.01% |
| 117 | Gabon | 117,387 | 0.01% |
| 118 | Paraguay | 117,040 | 0.01% |
Map of goats numbers by country
Share of the world total; Serbia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 119,061 | −19% |
| 2023 | 147,077 | −23% |
| 2022 | 191,703 | −1.7% |
| 2021 | 195,037 | −3.6% |
| 2020 | 202,325 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 191,280 | −2.4% |
| 2018 | 195,932 | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 182,558 | −8.8% |
| 2016 | 200,150 | −1.3% |
| 2015 | 202,828 | −7.2% |
| 2014 | 218,603 | −2.9% |
| 2013 | 225,073 | −2.9% |
| 2012 | 231,837 | +79% |
| 2011 | 129,720 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 128,733 | −10% |
| 2009 | 143,050 | −7.3% |
| 2008 | 154,296 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 149,000 | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 138,604 | — |
Questions and answers
How many goats are there in Serbia?
Serbia had 119,061 goats in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Serbia rank in the world by number of goats?
Serbia ranked 116th 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 Serbia changed?
It fell by 46% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 231,837 head in 2012.
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.