Turkeys in Mozambique
Mozambique had 172,000 turkeys in 2024, the 43rd largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 52%. The record was 176,000 head in 2018.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 172,000 head
- World rank
- 43 of 64
- 10-year change
- +52%
- Record
- 176,000 head
- 2018
Turkeys in Mozambique, 1999–2024 (head)
Mozambique compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.07%
- 0.04% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +52%
- world −9.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Kyrgyzstan | 182,000 | 0.07% |
| 42 | Moldova | 182,000 | 0.07% |
| 43 | Mozambique | 172,000 | 0.07% |
| 44 | Armenia | 154,000 | 0.06% |
| 45 | Syria | 147,000 | 0.06% |
Map of turkeys numbers by country
Share of the world total; Mozambique is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 172,000 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 169,000 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 167,000 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 164,000 | −1.8% |
| 2020 | 167,000 | −2.9% |
| 2019 | 172,000 | −2.3% |
| 2018 | 176,000 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 170,000 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 160,000 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 157,000 | +39% |
| 2014 | 113,000 | +41% |
| 2013 | 80,000 | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 76,000 | −24% |
| 2011 | 100,000 | −12% |
| 2010 | 114,000 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 113,000 | +28% |
| 2008 | 88,000 | +16% |
| 2007 | 76,000 | −21% |
| 2006 | 96,000 | +52% |
| 2005 | 63,000 | +215% |
| 2004 | 20,000 | −67% |
| 2003 | 61,000 | −27% |
| 2002 | 83,000 | −37% |
| 2001 | 131,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 131,000 | +54% |
| 1999 | 85,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many turkeys are there in Mozambique?
Mozambique had 172,000 turkeys in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mozambique rank in the world by number of turkeys?
Mozambique ranked 43rd of 64 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in United States with 27.5% of the world total.
How has the number of turkeys in Mozambique changed?
It rose by 52% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −9.7% for the world. The record was 176,000 head in 2018.
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 Mozambique is imputed by FAO. 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.