Horses in Georgia
Georgia had 43,491 horses in 2024, the 68th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.7%. The record was 44,400 head in 2005.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 43,491 head
- World rank
- 68 of 143
- 10-year change
- +8.7%
- Record
- 44,400 head
- 2005
Horses in Georgia, 1992–2024 (head)
Georgia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.08%
- 0.07% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +8.7%
- world +2.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Vietnam | 46,406 | 0.08% |
| 67 | Denmark | 45,382 | 0.08% |
| 68 | Georgia | 43,491 | 0.08% |
| 69 | Namibia | 40,718 | 0.07% |
| 70 | Saudi Arabia | 40,470 | 0.07% |
Map of horses numbers by country
Share of the world total; Georgia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43,491 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 43,180 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 42,868 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 42,733 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 41,909 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 41,666 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 41,403 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 41,216 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 40,772 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 40,140 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 40,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 40,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 40,000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 40,000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 40,000 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 40,000 | −4.8% |
| 2008 | 42,000 | −0.7% |
| 2007 | 42,300 | −1.2% |
| 2006 | 42,800 | −3.6% |
| 2005 | 44,400 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 43,400 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 42,500 | +10% |
| 2002 | 38,600 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 38,571 | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 35,200 | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 34,100 | +13% |
| 1998 | 30,300 | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 27,800 | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 26,300 | +11% |
| 1995 | 23,800 | +11% |
| 1994 | 21,400 | +9.7% |
| 1993 | 19,500 | +16% |
| 1992 | 16,800 | — |
Questions and answers
How many horses are there in Georgia?
Georgia had 43,491 horses in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Georgia rank in the world by number of horses?
Georgia ranked 68th 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 Georgia changed?
It rose by 8.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.7% for the world. The record was 44,400 head in 2005.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Georgia is imputed by FAO. 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.