Horses in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina had 5,380 horses in 2024, the 99th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 68%. The record was 45,000 head in 1998.
- Animals, 2024
- 5,380 head
- World rank
- 99 of 143
- 10-year change
- −68%
- Record
- 45,000 head
- 1998
Horses in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1992–2024 (head)
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.03% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −68%
- world +2.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Syria | 6,600 | 0.01% |
| 98 | Belize | 6,122 | 0.01% |
| 99 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 5,380 | 0.01% |
| 100 | Thailand | 5,316 | 0.01% |
| 101 | Malaysia | 4,437 | 0.01% |
Map of horses numbers by country
Share of the world total; Bosnia and Herzegovina is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,380 | +83% |
| 2023 | 2,937 | −24% |
| 2022 | 3,840 | −3.0% |
| 2021 | 3,960 | −71% |
| 2020 | 13,694 | −4.2% |
| 2019 | 14,292 | −0.8% |
| 2018 | 14,402 | −7.7% |
| 2017 | 15,599 | −4.2% |
| 2016 | 16,288 | −1.9% |
| 2015 | 16,604 | −2.3% |
| 2014 | 17,000 | −3.9% |
| 2013 | 17,683 | −4.0% |
| 2012 | 18,411 | −3.9% |
| 2011 | 19,149 | −0.6% |
| 2010 | 19,261 | −9.1% |
| 2009 | 21,185 | −7.5% |
| 2008 | 22,909 | −9.8% |
| 2007 | 25,408 | −1.9% |
| 2006 | 25,907 | −4.5% |
| 2005 | 27,140 | −1.8% |
| 2004 | 27,639 | −7.9% |
| 2003 | 30,000 | −14% |
| 2002 | 35,000 | −7.9% |
| 2001 | 38,000 | −5.0% |
| 2000 | 40,000 | −7.0% |
| 1999 | 43,000 | −4.4% |
| 1998 | 45,000 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 44,000 | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 42,000 | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 41,000 | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 40,000 | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 38,000 | −5.0% |
| 1992 | 40,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many horses are there in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina had 5,380 horses in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank in the world by number of horses?
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 99th of 143 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in Mexico with 11.4% of the world total.
How has the number of horses in Bosnia and Herzegovina changed?
It fell by 68% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.7% for the world. The record was 45,000 head in 1998.
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.