> South Sudan had 14.4 million sheep in 2024, the 27th largest in the world (1.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 14%.

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# Sheep in South Sudan

South Sudan had 14.4 million sheep in 2024, the 27th largest in the world (1.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 14%. The record was 16.8 million head in 2014.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

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Animals, 202414.4 million head
World rank27 of 177
10-year change−14%
Record16.8 million head2014

## Sheep in South Sudan, 2012–2024 (head)

## South Sudan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.1%1.4% in 2014
10-year change−14%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25 | [Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/niger/) | 15,669,056 | 1.1% |
| 26 | [Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/indonesia/) | 15,137,290 | 1.1% |
| 27 | **South Sudan** | 14,353,872 | 1.1% |
| 28 | [Turkmenistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/turkmenistan/) | 14,270,745 | 1.0% |
| 29 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/spain/) | 13,476,030 | 0.99% |

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

### Map of sheep numbers by country

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Share of the world total; South Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Head | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 14,353,872 | −1.0% |
| 2023 | 14,505,214 | −0.4% |
| 2022 | 14,563,459 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 13,992,944 | −6.5% |
| 2020 | 14,959,238 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 14,738,195 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 14,449,249 | −6.4% |
| 2017 | 15,430,421 | −5.5% |
| 2016 | 16,324,925 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 16,224,775 | −3.1% |
| 2014 | 16,750,000 | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 16,000,000 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 15,700,000 | — |

## Questions and answers

### How many sheep are there in South Sudan?

South Sudan had 14.4 million sheep in 2024, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does South Sudan rank in the world by number of sheep?

South Sudan ranked 27th 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 South Sudan changed?

It fell by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 16.8 million head in 2014.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for South Sudan is estimated by FAO. 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 South Sudan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-sudan/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/south-sudan/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/south-sudan/)[Goat milk](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-milk/south-sudan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/south-sudan/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/south-sudan/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/south-sudan/)[Sesame seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/south-sudan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-sudan/)[Sheep milk](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/south-sudan/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/south-sudan/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/south-sudan/)
[Agricultural production in South Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-sudan/)

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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