Goats in United Kingdom
United Kingdom had 111,000 goats in 2024, the 120th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 11%. The record was 114,000 head in 1990.
- Animals, 2024
- 111,000 head
- World rank
- 120 of 181
- 10-year change
- +11%
- Record
- 114,000 head
- 1990
Goats in United Kingdom, 1990–2024 (head)
United Kingdom compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +11%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | Paraguay | 117,040 | 0.01% |
| 119 | Guatemala | 116,005 | 0.01% |
| 120 | United Kingdom | 111,000 | 0.01% |
| 121 | Israel | 109,307 | 0.01% |
| 122 | North Macedonia | 97,918 | 0.01% |
Map of goats numbers by country
Share of the world total; United Kingdom is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 111,000 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 111,000 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 111,000 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 111,000 | −0.9% |
| 2020 | 112,000 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 111,000 | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 104,000 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 104,000 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 104,000 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 101,000 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 100,000 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 98,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 98,000 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 94,000 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 93,000 | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 88,000 | −4.3% |
| 2008 | 92,000 | −3.2% |
| 2007 | 95,000 | −3.1% |
| 2006 | 98,000 | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 92,000 | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 89,000 | −4.7% |
| 2003 | 93,380 | +25% |
| 2002 | 74,784 | −1.9% |
| 2001 | 76,218 | −1.2% |
| 2000 | 77,164 | −3.9% |
| 1999 | 80,329 | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 76,500 | −5.0% |
| 1997 | 80,550 | −10% |
| 1996 | 89,600 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 89,600 | −7.6% |
| 1994 | 96,990 | −6.7% |
| 1993 | 104,000 | −1.0% |
| 1992 | 105,000 | −7.1% |
| 1991 | 113,000 | −0.9% |
| 1990 | 114,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many goats are there in United Kingdom?
United Kingdom had 111,000 goats in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United Kingdom rank in the world by number of goats?
United Kingdom ranked 120th 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 United Kingdom changed?
It rose by 11% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 114,000 head in 1990.
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.