Horses in Serbia
Serbia had 14,897 horses in 2024, the 86th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 4.5%. The record was 19,742 head in 2006.
- Animals, 2024
- 14,897 head
- World rank
- 86 of 143
- 10-year change
- −4.5%
- Record
- 19,742 head
- 2006
Horses in Serbia, 2006–2024 (head)
Serbia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.03% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −4.5%
- world +2.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Cameroon | 16,274 | 0.03% |
| 85 | Qatar | 15,744 | 0.03% |
| 86 | Serbia | 14,897 | 0.03% |
| 87 | Moldova | 14,849 | 0.03% |
| 88 | Armenia | 14,100 | 0.03% |
Map of horses numbers by country
Share of the world total; Serbia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,897 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 14,520 | +18% |
| 2022 | 12,332 | −3.1% |
| 2021 | 12,725 | −2.8% |
| 2020 | 13,091 | −4.6% |
| 2019 | 13,721 | −8.4% |
| 2018 | 14,973 | −9.6% |
| 2017 | 16,560 | +8.0% |
| 2016 | 15,337 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 15,222 | −2.5% |
| 2014 | 15,606 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 15,605 | −7.7% |
| 2012 | 16,908 | +46% |
| 2011 | 11,576 | −16% |
| 2010 | 13,721 | −5.4% |
| 2009 | 14,499 | −14% |
| 2008 | 16,831 | −9.0% |
| 2007 | 18,495 | −6.3% |
| 2006 | 19,742 | — |
Questions and answers
How many horses are there in Serbia?
Serbia had 14,897 horses in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Serbia rank in the world by number of horses?
Serbia ranked 86th 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 Serbia changed?
It fell by 4.5% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.7% for the world. The record was 19,742 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.