> 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%.

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# 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.

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Animals, 2024111,000 head
World rank120 of 181
10-year change+11%
Record114,000 head1990

## Goats in United Kingdom, 1990–2024 (head)

## United Kingdom compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.01% in 2014
10-year change+11%world +23%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 118 | [Paraguay](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/paraguay/) | 117,040 | 0.01% |
| 119 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/guatemala/) | 116,005 | 0.01% |
| 120 | **United Kingdom** | 111,000 | 0.01% |
| 121 | [Israel](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/israel/) | 109,307 | 0.01% |
| 122 | [North Macedonia](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/north-macedonia/) | 97,918 | 0.01% |

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

### Map of goats numbers by country

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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

[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 United Kingdom

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/united-kingdom/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/united-kingdom/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/united-kingdom/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/united-kingdom/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/united-kingdom/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-kingdom/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/united-kingdom/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/united-kingdom/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/united-kingdom/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/united-kingdom/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/united-kingdom/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/united-kingdom/)
[Agricultural production in United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/country/united-kingdom/)

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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