Goats — Stocks in New Zealand
New Zealand: Goats — Stocks was 88,428 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Goats — Stocks in New Zealand, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
In 2024, goats — stocks in New Zealand stood at 88,428 An.
The figure is down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goats — stocks in New Zealand peaked at 1.30 million An in 1988 and was at its lowest, 14,434 An, in 1977.
That places New Zealand 161st out of 242 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goats — Stocks in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 28,000 An | — |
| 1962 | 25,000 An | -10.7% |
| 1963 | 40,000 An | +60.0% |
| 1964 | 45,000 An | +12.5% |
| 1965 | 45,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 45,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 45,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 42,651 An | -5.2% |
| 1969 | 40,416 An | -5.2% |
| 1970 | 40,000 An | -1.0% |
| 1971 | 40,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 65,000 An | +62.5% |
| 1973 | 90,000 An | +38.5% |
| 1974 | 50,000 An | -44.4% |
| 1975 | 60,000 An | +20.0% |
| 1976 | 70,000 An | +16.7% |
| 1977 | 14,434 An | -79.4% |
| 1978 | 28,192 An | +95.3% |
| 1979 | 48,958 An | +73.7% |
| 1980 | 52,607 An | +7.5% |
| 1981 | 68,061 An | +29.4% |
| 1982 | 92,747 An | +36.3% |
| 1983 | 150,497 An | +62.3% |
| 1984 | 230,365 An | +53.1% |
| 1985 | 426,887 An | +85.3% |
| 1986 | 722,564 An | +69.3% |
| 1987 | 1.05 million An | +45.9% |
| 1988 | 1.30 million An | +23.4% |
| 1989 | 1.22 million An | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 1.06 million An | -13.0% |
| 1991 | 792,577 An | -25.4% |
| 1992 | 532,767 An | -32.8% |
| 1993 | 353,000 An | -33.7% |
| 1994 | 284,000 An | -19.5% |
| 1995 | 256,000 An | -9.9% |
| 1996 | 228,000 An | -10.9% |
| 1997 | 215,000 An | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 228,000 An | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 186,390 An | -18.2% |
| 2000 | 182,840 An | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 163,400 An | -10.6% |
| 2002 | 153,000 An | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 179,435 An | +17.3% |
| 2004 | 141,206 An | -21.3% |
| 2005 | 144,000 An | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 131,033 An | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 111,981 An | -14.5% |
| 2008 | 95,731 An | -14.5% |
| 2009 | 82,229 An | -14.1% |
| 2010 | 95,281 An | +15.9% |
| 2011 | 85,970 An | -9.8% |
| 2012 | 90,096 An | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 79,977 An | -11.2% |
| 2014 | 97,370 An | +21.7% |
| 2015 | 74,718 An | -23.3% |
| 2016 | 112,385 An | +50.4% |
| 2017 | 98,812 An | -12.1% |
| 2018 | 88,255 An | -10.7% |
| 2019 | 93,606 An | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 96,416 An | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 116,666 An | +21.0% |
| 2022 | 88,428 An | -24.2% |
| 2023 | 88,428 An | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 88,428 An | +0.0% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 88,428 An is above the median for high income countries, which is 31,300 An, 2.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 88,428 An is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 186,510 An, 47% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39,563 An | 25,000 An | 45,000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 50,658 An | 14,434 An | 90,000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 532,076 An | 52,607 An | 1.30 million An | 10 |
| 1990s | 413,863 An | 186,390 An | 1.06 million An | 10 |
| 2000s | 138,486 An | 82,229 An | 182,840 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 91,647 An | 74,718 An | 112,385 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 95,673 An | 88,428 An | 116,666 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 158 North Macedonia 97,918 An compare
- 158 North Macedonia 97,918 An compare
- 160 Austria 95,810 An compare
- 162 Switzerland 86,796 An compare
- 163 Guyana 82,529 An compare
- 164 Costa Rica 77,954 An compare
More agriculture & rural data for New Zealand
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1262 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.76 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -10.07 % change on previous year (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,976 current US$ per person (2023)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.275 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goats — stocks in New Zealand?
- Goats — stocks in New Zealand was 88,428 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest goats — stocks recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 1.30 million An in 1988.
- What is the lowest goats — stocks recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,434 An in 1977.
- How does New Zealand rank for goats — stocks?
- New Zealand ranks 161st out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goats — stocks rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Goats — Stocks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.