> Azerbaijan had 7.0 million sheep in 2024, the 44th largest in the world (0.52% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 12%.

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# Sheep in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan had 7.0 million sheep in 2024, the 44th largest in the world (0.52% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 12%. The record was 8.0 million head in 2015.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

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Animals, 20247.0 million head
World rank44 of 177
10-year change−12%
Record8.0 million head2015

## Sheep in Azerbaijan, 1992–2024 (head)

## Azerbaijan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.52%0.69% in 2014
10-year change−12%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42 | [Libya](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/libya/) | 7,491,773 | 0.55% |
| 43 | [Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/bolivia/) | 7,470,438 | 0.55% |
| 44 | **Azerbaijan** | 7,041,901 | 0.52% |
| 45 | [Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/iraq/) | 6,672,540 | 0.49% |
| 46 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/france/) | 6,607,000 | 0.48% |

[Full ranking of 177 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/)

### Map of sheep numbers by country

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

## By year

| Year | Head | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 7,041,901 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 6,640,708 | −7.4% |
| 2022 | 7,170,828 | −2.0% |
| 2021 | 7,314,166 | −2.3% |
| 2020 | 7,483,725 | −1.2% |
| 2019 | 7,575,381 | −1.4% |
| 2018 | 7,681,674 | −1.8% |
| 2017 | 7,820,981 | −1.8% |
| 2016 | 7,966,456 | −0.7% |
| 2015 | 8,025,608 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 7,987,313 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 7,924,600 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 7,847,400 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 7,784,800 | −1.1% |
| 2010 | 7,871,193 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 7,685,240 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 7,523,000 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 7,290,590 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 7,105,310 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 6,887,440 | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 6,676,030 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 6,392,462 | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 6,002,924 | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 5,553,047 | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 5,279,690 | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 5,102,800 | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 4,896,100 | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 4,648,249 | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 4,434,255 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 4,373,100 | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 4,370,900 | −7.2% |
| 1993 | 4,711,500 | −7.6% |
| 1992 | 5,098,500 | — |

## Questions and answers

### How many sheep are there in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan had 7.0 million sheep in 2024, 0.52% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Azerbaijan rank in the world by number of sheep?

Azerbaijan ranked 44th of 177 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in China with 13.4% of the world total.

### How has the number of sheep in Azerbaijan changed?

It fell by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 8.0 million head in 2015.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Azerbaijan is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/india/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/australia/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/iran/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/nigeria/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/chad/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/turkey/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/ethiopia/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/sudan/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/pakistan/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/algeria/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/united-kingdom/)
[All countries producing sheep](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/)

## Other products of Azerbaijan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/azerbaijan/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/azerbaijan/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/azerbaijan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/azerbaijan/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/azerbaijan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/azerbaijan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/azerbaijan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/azerbaijan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/azerbaijan/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/azerbaijan/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/azerbaijan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/azerbaijan/)
[Agricultural production in Azerbaijan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/azerbaijan/)

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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