Horses in Ukraine
Ukraine had 144,800 horses in 2024, the 41st largest in the world (0.26% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 59%. The record was 755,900 head in 1996.
- Animals, 2024
- 144,800 head
- World rank
- 41 of 143
- 10-year change
- −59%
- Record
- 755,900 head
- 1996
Horses in Ukraine, 1992–2024 (head)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.26%
- 0.64% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −59%
- world +2.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Poland | 157,620 | 0.28% |
| 40 | Ecuador | 153,173 | 0.27% |
| 41 | Ukraine | 144,800 | 0.26% |
| 42 | Guatemala | 133,195 | 0.24% |
| 43 | Iran | 127,751 | 0.23% |
Map of horses numbers by country
Share of the world total; Ukraine is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 144,800 | −9.0% |
| 2023 | 159,100 | −12% |
| 2022 | 180,800 | −10% |
| 2021 | 202,000 | −10.0% |
| 2020 | 224,400 | −8.0% |
| 2019 | 244,000 | −7.9% |
| 2018 | 264,900 | −9.1% |
| 2017 | 291,500 | −4.7% |
| 2016 | 305,800 | −3.5% |
| 2015 | 316,800 | −9.6% |
| 2014 | 350,400 | −7.0% |
| 2013 | 376,600 | −4.8% |
| 2012 | 395,700 | −4.5% |
| 2011 | 414,200 | −6.6% |
| 2010 | 443,400 | −4.8% |
| 2009 | 465,800 | −6.4% |
| 2008 | 497,500 | −6.9% |
| 2007 | 534,300 | −3.7% |
| 2006 | 554,800 | −6.1% |
| 2005 | 590,900 | −7.3% |
| 2004 | 637,100 | −6.9% |
| 2003 | 684,300 | −1.3% |
| 2002 | 693,400 | −1.1% |
| 2001 | 701,200 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 698,100 | −3.2% |
| 1999 | 721,300 | −2.1% |
| 1998 | 736,900 | −2.2% |
| 1997 | 753,500 | −0.3% |
| 1996 | 755,900 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 736,600 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 715,700 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 707,100 | −1.4% |
| 1992 | 717,100 | — |
Questions and answers
How many horses are there in Ukraine?
Ukraine had 144,800 horses in 2024, 0.26% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world by number of horses?
Ukraine ranked 41st 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 Ukraine changed?
It fell by 59% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.7% for the world. The record was 755,900 head in 1996.
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.