Pigs in North Macedonia
North Macedonia had 179,682 pigs in 2024, the 103rd largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.9%. The record was 255,146 head in 2007.
- Animals, 2024
- 179,682 head
- World rank
- 103 of 171
- 10-year change
- +8.9%
- Record
- 255,146 head
- 2007
Pigs in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (head)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.02% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +8.9%
- world −2.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Armenia | 186,951 | 0.02% |
| 102 | Guinea | 183,169 | 0.02% |
| 103 | North Macedonia | 179,682 | 0.02% |
| 104 | Uruguay | 147,258 | 0.02% |
| 105 | Georgia | 141,600 | 0.01% |
Map of pigs numbers by country
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 179,682 | −7.1% |
| 2023 | 193,412 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 182,604 | −1.9% |
| 2021 | 186,146 | +13% |
| 2020 | 164,074 | +21% |
| 2019 | 135,770 | −31% |
| 2018 | 195,538 | −3.3% |
| 2017 | 202,197 | −0.3% |
| 2016 | 202,758 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 195,443 | +18% |
| 2014 | 165,054 | −1.5% |
| 2013 | 167,492 | −5.3% |
| 2012 | 176,920 | −10.0% |
| 2011 | 196,570 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 190,552 | −1.7% |
| 2009 | 193,840 | −21% |
| 2008 | 246,874 | −3.2% |
| 2007 | 255,146 | +53% |
| 2006 | 167,116 | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 155,753 | −1.6% |
| 2004 | 158,231 | −12% |
| 2003 | 179,050 | −8.7% |
| 2002 | 196,200 | −3.8% |
| 2001 | 204,000 | −9.7% |
| 2000 | 226,000 | +15% |
| 1999 | 196,839 | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 184,293 | −4.2% |
| 1997 | 192,396 | +9.9% |
| 1996 | 175,063 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 171,571 | −7.2% |
| 1994 | 184,920 | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 173,006 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 170,975 | — |
Questions and answers
How many pigs are there in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia had 179,682 pigs in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world by number of pigs?
North Macedonia ranked 103rd of 171 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in China with 44.4% of the world total.
How has the number of pigs in North Macedonia changed?
It rose by 8.9% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −2.8% for the world. The record was 255,146 head in 2007.
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.