Sheep in Lithuania
Lithuania had 124,410 sheep in 2024, the 131st largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%. The record was 164,300 head in 2018.
- Animals, 2024
- 124,410 head
- World rank
- 131 of 177
- 10-year change
- +25%
- Record
- 164,300 head
- 2018
Sheep in Lithuania, 1992–2024 (head)
Lithuania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +25%
- world +17%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | Guyana | 132,162 | 0.01% |
| 130 | Congo | 125,957 | 0.01% |
| 131 | Lithuania | 124,410 | 0.01% |
| 132 | Slovenia | 116,825 | 0.01% |
| 133 | Finland | 115,432 | 0.01% |
Map of sheep numbers by country
Share of the world total; Lithuania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 124,410 | −2.7% |
| 2023 | 127,880 | −5.7% |
| 2022 | 135,640 | −0.9% |
| 2021 | 136,900 | −2.6% |
| 2020 | 140,600 | −7.6% |
| 2019 | 152,100 | −7.4% |
| 2018 | 164,300 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 163,565 | +11% |
| 2016 | 147,073 | +19% |
| 2015 | 123,909 | +24% |
| 2014 | 99,637 | +20% |
| 2013 | 82,752 | +37% |
| 2012 | 60,400 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 58,500 | +11% |
| 2010 | 52,500 | +11% |
| 2009 | 47,500 | +9.7% |
| 2008 | 43,300 | +18% |
| 2007 | 36,600 | +25% |
| 2006 | 29,208 | +32% |
| 2005 | 22,149 | +31% |
| 2004 | 16,867 | +24% |
| 2003 | 13,581 | +10% |
| 2002 | 12,300 | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 11,500 | −17% |
| 2000 | 13,800 | −13% |
| 1999 | 15,800 | −34% |
| 1998 | 24,000 | −15% |
| 1997 | 28,200 | −13% |
| 1996 | 32,300 | −19% |
| 1995 | 40,000 | −11% |
| 1994 | 45,000 | −13% |
| 1993 | 51,700 | −11% |
| 1992 | 58,100 | — |
Questions and answers
How many sheep are there in Lithuania?
Lithuania had 124,410 sheep in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Lithuania rank in the world by number of sheep?
Lithuania ranked 131st 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 Lithuania changed?
It rose by 25% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 164,300 head in 2018.
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.