Horses in Montenegro
Montenegro had 4,253 horses in 2024, the 103rd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 14%. The record was 6,260 head in 2006.
- Animals, 2024
- 4,253 head
- World rank
- 103 of 143
- 10-year change
- −14%
- Record
- 6,260 head
- 2006
Horses in Montenegro, 2006–2024 (head)
Montenegro compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −14%
- world +2.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Malaysia | 4,437 | 0.01% |
| 102 | Puerto Rico | 4,285 | 0.01% |
| 103 | Montenegro | 4,253 | 0.01% |
| 104 | Luxembourg | 4,054 | 0.01% |
| 105 | Jamaica | 4,008 | 0.01% |
Map of horses numbers by country
Share of the world total; Montenegro is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,253 | +15% |
| 2023 | 3,688 | −6.4% |
| 2022 | 3,942 | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 3,618 | −7.0% |
| 2020 | 3,889 | −3.0% |
| 2019 | 4,008 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 4,005 | −1.6% |
| 2017 | 4,071 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 3,947 | −20% |
| 2015 | 4,927 | −0.8% |
| 2014 | 4,968 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 4,858 | +24% |
| 2012 | 3,905 | −3.2% |
| 2011 | 4,035 | −6.5% |
| 2010 | 4,315 | −13% |
| 2009 | 4,951 | −3.4% |
| 2008 | 5,124 | −6.2% |
| 2007 | 5,463 | −13% |
| 2006 | 6,260 | — |
Questions and answers
How many horses are there in Montenegro?
Montenegro had 4,253 horses in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Montenegro rank in the world by number of horses?
Montenegro ranked 103rd 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 Montenegro changed?
It fell by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.7% for the world. The record was 6,260 head in 2006.
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.