STATISTICAL RELEASE

Number of livestock and poultry, 2024

In 2024, compared to 2023, the number of cattle decreased by 3.2% and the number of goats increased by 14.5%

The total number of cattle decreased by 3.2% in 2024, compared to 2023. The number of cattle decreased in the individual agricultural holdings and in business entities.
 
The number of pigs in 2024, compared to 2023, decreased by 7.1%. There was an increase of 27.1% in business entities. 

The total number of sheep recorded a decrease of11.9%. 
 
In the same period the number of goats increased by 14.5%.  

The number of poultry in 2024 compared to the previous year, decreased by 9.9%.

Key takeaway

Livestock in 2023:

  • Cattle: 143 953
  • Pigs:  179 682
  • Sheep:  517 128
  • Goats:  97 918

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Prepared by: Katarina Gjurgjulova Agovska
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Email: katarina.agovska@stat.gov.mk

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