Sheep in Belarus
Belarus had 74,000 sheep in 2024, the 135th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2.1%. The record was 367,000 head in 1992.
- Animals, 2024
- 74,000 head
- World rank
- 135 of 177
- 10-year change
- +2.1%
- Record
- 367,000 head
- 1992
Sheep in Belarus, 1992–2024 (head)
Belarus compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +2.1%
- world +17%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | Finland | 115,432 | 0.01% |
| 134 | Faroe Islands | 79,941 | 0.01% |
| 135 | Belarus | 74,000 | 0.01% |
| 136 | Latvia | 69,640 | 0.01% |
| 137 | Bahrain | 63,000 | 0.00% |
Map of sheep numbers by country
Share of the world total; Belarus is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74,000 | −2.2% |
| 2023 | 75,700 | −3.8% |
| 2022 | 78,700 | −4.8% |
| 2021 | 82,700 | −5.4% |
| 2020 | 87,400 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 87,300 | −0.3% |
| 2018 | 87,600 | −2.6% |
| 2017 | 89,900 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 89,800 | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 84,100 | +16% |
| 2014 | 72,500 | +16% |
| 2013 | 62,500 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 59,900 | +16% |
| 2011 | 51,800 | −1.1% |
| 2010 | 52,400 | −0.2% |
| 2009 | 52,500 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 52,500 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 52,200 | −1.7% |
| 2006 | 53,100 | −10.0% |
| 2005 | 59,000 | −6.3% |
| 2004 | 63,000 | −13% |
| 2003 | 72,700 | −12% |
| 2002 | 82,600 | −7.3% |
| 2001 | 89,100 | −3.0% |
| 2000 | 91,900 | −13% |
| 1999 | 106,100 | −17% |
| 1998 | 127,200 | −18% |
| 1997 | 155,300 | −24% |
| 1996 | 203,500 | −12% |
| 1995 | 230,000 | −15% |
| 1994 | 271,300 | −19% |
| 1993 | 336,000 | −8.4% |
| 1992 | 367,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many sheep are there in Belarus?
Belarus had 74,000 sheep in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belarus rank in the world by number of sheep?
Belarus ranked 135th 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 Belarus changed?
It rose by 2.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 367,000 head in 1992.
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.