> Uzbekistan had 21.0 million sheep in 2024, the 20th largest in the world (1.54% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 44%.

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# Sheep in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan had 21.0 million sheep in 2024, the 20th largest in the world (1.54% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 44%. This is the highest figure on record.

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Animals, 202421.0 million head
World rank20 of 177
10-year change+44%
Record21.0 million head2024

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

## Uzbekistan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.5%1.3% in 2014
10-year change+44%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 18 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/brazil/) | 21,862,326 | 1.6% |
| 19 | [South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/south-africa/) | 21,240,448 | 1.6% |
| 20 | **Uzbekistan** | 21,028,100 | 1.5% |
| 21 | [Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/morocco/) | 19,892,910 | 1.5% |
| 22 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/russia/) | 19,111,986 | 1.4% |

[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; Uzbekistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Head | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 21,028,100 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 20,533,600 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 19,938,000 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 19,327,100 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 18,829,200 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 18,197,800 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 17,774,700 | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 16,811,000 | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 15,957,000 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 15,197,700 | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 14,556,300 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 14,161,500 | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 13,405,900 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 12,781,700 | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 12,081,900 | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 11,327,900 | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 10,556,500 | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 10,043,100 | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 9,554,700 | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 8,890,400 | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 8,507,400 | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 7,946,500 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 7,831,500 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 7,787,100 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 7,760,500 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 7,667,500 | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 7,613,000 | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 7,371,400 | −12% |
| 1996 | 8,415,800 | −7.4% |
| 1995 | 9,088,000 | −3.6% |
| 1994 | 9,423,500 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 9,367,800 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 9,192,000 | — |

## Questions and answers

### How many sheep are there in Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan had 21.0 million sheep in 2024, 1.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Uzbekistan ranked 20th 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 Uzbekistan changed?

It rose by 44% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### 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 Uzbekistan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/uzbekistan/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/uzbekistan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/uzbekistan/)[Carrots and turnips](https://husfarm.com/production/carrots/uzbekistan/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/uzbekistan/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/uzbekistan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/uzbekistan/)[Cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/uzbekistan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/uzbekistan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/uzbekistan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/uzbekistan/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/uzbekistan/)
[Agricultural production in Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/uzbekistan/)

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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