Sheep in Slovenia
Slovenia had 116,825 sheep in 2024, the 132nd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.4%. The record was 138,958 head in 2009.
- Animals, 2024
- 116,825 head
- World rank
- 132 of 177
- 10-year change
- +7.4%
- Record
- 138,958 head
- 2009
Sheep in Slovenia, 1992–2024 (head)
Slovenia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +7.4%
- world +17%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | Congo | 125,957 | 0.01% |
| 131 | Lithuania | 124,410 | 0.01% |
| 132 | Slovenia | 116,825 | 0.01% |
| 133 | Finland | 115,432 | 0.01% |
| 134 | Faroe Islands | 79,941 | 0.01% |
Map of sheep numbers by country
Share of the world total; Slovenia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 116,825 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 116,323 | −0.7% |
| 2022 | 117,200 | −1.7% |
| 2021 | 119,267 | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 113,734 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 110,260 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 108,761 | −9.2% |
| 2017 | 119,845 | +9.5% |
| 2016 | 109,406 | −3.7% |
| 2015 | 113,648 | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 108,779 | −4.7% |
| 2013 | 114,152 | −4.9% |
| 2012 | 119,976 | −7.6% |
| 2011 | 129,788 | −6.0% |
| 2010 | 138,108 | −0.6% |
| 2009 | 138,958 | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 131,180 | −0.3% |
| 2007 | 131,528 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 129,352 | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 119,264 | +13% |
| 2004 | 105,660 | −1.6% |
| 2003 | 107,400 | +14% |
| 2002 | 94,068 | −2.2% |
| 2001 | 96,227 | +33% |
| 2000 | 72,533 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 72,361 | +39% |
| 1998 | 51,947 | +20% |
| 1997 | 43,192 | +10% |
| 1996 | 39,118 | +35% |
| 1995 | 29,077 | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 26,566 | +21% |
| 1993 | 22,011 | −23% |
| 1992 | 28,482 | — |
Questions and answers
How many sheep are there in Slovenia?
Slovenia had 116,825 sheep in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Slovenia rank in the world by number of sheep?
Slovenia ranked 132nd 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 Slovenia changed?
It rose by 7.4% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 138,958 head in 2009.
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.