> 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%.

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# 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.

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Animals, 2024124,410 head
World rank131 of 177
10-year change+25%
Record164,300 head2018

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

## Lithuania compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.01% in 2014
10-year change+25%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 129 | [Guyana](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/guyana/) | 132,162 | 0.01% |
| 130 | [Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/congo-brazzaville/) | 125,957 | 0.01% |
| 131 | **Lithuania** | 124,410 | 0.01% |
| 132 | [Slovenia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/slovenia/) | 116,825 | 0.01% |
| 133 | [Finland](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/finland/) | 115,432 | 0.01% |

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

### Map of sheep numbers by country

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

[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 Lithuania

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/lithuania/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/lithuania/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/lithuania/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/lithuania/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/lithuania/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/lithuania/)[Triticale](https://husfarm.com/production/triticale/lithuania/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/lithuania/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/lithuania/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/lithuania/)[Broad beans and horse beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/broad-beans-and-horse-beans-dry/lithuania/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/lithuania/)
[Agricultural production in Lithuania](https://husfarm.com/production/country/lithuania/)

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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