> Kazakhstan had 4.4 million horses in 2024, the 5th largest in the world (7.74% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 144%.

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# Horses in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan had 4.4 million horses in 2024, the 5th largest in the world (7.74% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 144%. This is the highest figure on record.

Animals, 20244.4 million head
World rank5 of 143
10-year change+144%
Record4.4 million head2024

## Horses in Kazakhstan, 1992–2024 (head)

## Kazakhstan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total7.7%3.3% in 2014
10-year change+144%world +2.7%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/brazil/) | 5,702,612 | 10.1% |
| 4 | [Mongolia](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/mongolia/) | 4,683,233 | 8.3% |
| 5 | **Kazakhstan** | 4,353,028 | 7.7% |
| 6 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/china/) | 3,521,000 | 6.3% |
| 7 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/argentina/) | 2,588,704 | 4.6% |

[Full ranking of 143 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/)

### Map of horses numbers by country

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Share of the world total; Kazakhstan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Head | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 4,353,028 | +13% |
| 2023 | 3,851,185 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 3,790,173 | +8.6% |
| 2021 | 3,489,777 | +11% |
| 2020 | 3,139,831 | +10% |
| 2019 | 2,852,256 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 2,646,535 | +9.6% |
| 2017 | 2,415,654 | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 2,259,218 | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 2,070,273 | +16% |
| 2014 | 1,784,500 | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 1,686,200 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 1,607,400 | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 1,528,300 | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 1,438,700 | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 1,370,500 | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 1,291,100 | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 1,235,600 | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 1,163,500 | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 1,120,400 | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 1,064,300 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 1,019,300 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 989,500 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 976,000 | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 969,600 | −1.7% |
| 1999 | 986,300 | −8.9% |
| 1998 | 1,082,700 | −17% |
| 1997 | 1,310,000 | −16% |
| 1996 | 1,556,900 | −4.8% |
| 1995 | 1,636,000 | −7.9% |
| 1994 | 1,776,600 | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 1,703,500 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 1,666,400 | — |

## Questions and answers

### How many horses are there in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan had 4.4 million horses in 2024, 7.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Kazakhstan rank in the world by number of horses?

Kazakhstan ranked 5th 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 Kazakhstan changed?

It rose by 144% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.7% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### 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

[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/mexico/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/brazil/)[Mongolia](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/mongolia/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/china/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/argentina/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/ethiopia/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/chad/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/russia/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/colombia/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/sudan/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/united-kingdom/)
[All countries producing horses](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/)

## Other products of Kazakhstan

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/kazakhstan/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/kazakhstan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/kazakhstan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/kazakhstan/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/kazakhstan/)[Melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/kazakhstan/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/kazakhstan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/kazakhstan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/kazakhstan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/kazakhstan/)[Linseed](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/kazakhstan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/kazakhstan/)
[Agricultural production in Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/kazakhstan/)

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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