Sheep in Luxembourg
Luxembourg had 9,635 sheep in 2024, the 157th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10%. The record was 10,277 head in 2005.
- Animals, 2024
- 9,635 head
- World rank
- 157 of 177
- 10-year change
- +10%
- Record
- 10,277 head
- 2005
Sheep in Luxembourg, 2000–2024 (head)
Luxembourg compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +10%
- world +17%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 10,993 | 0.00% |
| 156 | Grenada | 9,639 | 0.00% |
| 157 | Luxembourg | 9,635 | 0.00% |
| 158 | Bhutan | 9,176 | 0.00% |
| 159 | Saint Lucia | 9,146 | 0.00% |
Map of sheep numbers by country
Share of the world total; Luxembourg is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,635 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 9,014 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 9,000 | −9.6% |
| 2021 | 9,956 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 9,518 | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 8,680 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 8,654 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 8,478 | −5.3% |
| 2016 | 8,951 | −5.3% |
| 2015 | 9,453 | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 8,721 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 8,582 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 8,211 | −8.3% |
| 2011 | 8,951 | −1.5% |
| 2010 | 9,084 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 8,824 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 8,477 | −9.2% |
| 2007 | 9,339 | −3.2% |
| 2006 | 9,644 | −6.2% |
| 2005 | 10,277 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 9,743 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 9,446 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 9,104 | +7.4% |
| 2001 | 8,476 | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 7,971 | — |
Questions and answers
How many sheep are there in Luxembourg?
Luxembourg had 9,635 sheep in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Luxembourg rank in the world by number of sheep?
Luxembourg ranked 157th 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 Luxembourg changed?
It rose by 10% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 10,277 head in 2005.
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.