Poultry livestock count in Albania
Albania: Poultry livestock count was 4.93 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.93 million
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
143rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
10.25 million
in 2014
All-time low
1.58 million
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry livestock count in Albania, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, poultry livestock count in Albania stood at 4.93 million.
That represents a change of down 5.5% on the previous year and down 51.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry livestock count in Albania peaked at 10.25 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.58 million, in 1961.
That places Albania 143rd out of 199 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.
Poultry livestock count in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.58 million | — |
| 1962 | 1.68 million | +6.1% |
| 1963 | 1.65 million | -1.6% |
| 1964 | 1.69 million | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 1.67 million | -1.2% |
| 1966 | 1.72 million | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 1.71 million | -1.0% |
| 1968 | 1.60 million | -6.1% |
| 1969 | 1.73 million | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 2.17 million | +25.4% |
| 1971 | 2.17 million | +0.1% |
| 1972 | 2.18 million | +0.2% |
| 1973 | 2.20 million | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 2.40 million | +9.0% |
| 1975 | 2.80 million | +16.7% |
| 1976 | 3.00 million | +7.1% |
| 1977 | 3.20 million | +6.7% |
| 1978 | 3.20 million | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 3.30 million | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 3.49 million | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 3.60 million | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 3.80 million | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 4.00 million | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 4.10 million | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 4.18 million | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 4.30 million | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 5.22 million | +21.5% |
| 1988 | 5.06 million | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 5.63 million | +11.3% |
| 1990 | 5.26 million | -6.6% |
| 1991 | 3.70 million | -29.6% |
| 1992 | 2.39 million | -35.4% |
| 1993 | 2.45 million | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 3.64 million | +48.9% |
| 1995 | 3.83 million | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 4.11 million | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 4.48 million | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 4.86 million | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 5.02 million | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 5.29 million | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 5.42 million | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 5.83 million | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 6.10 million | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 6.28 million | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 6.43 million | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 6.17 million | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 7.11 million | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 8.10 million | +13.9% |
| 2009 | 8.34 million | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 8.45 million | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 9.66 million | +14.4% |
| 2012 | 10.22 million | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 9.63 million | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 10.25 million | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 9.13 million | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 8.05 million | -11.8% |
| 2017 | 8.24 million | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 7.67 million | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 7.49 million | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 7.19 million | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 5.66 million | -21.3% |
| 2022 | 5.34 million | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 5.22 million | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 4.93 million | -5.5% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 4.93 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.54 million, 24% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Albania's 4.93 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19.92 million, 25% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Poultry livestock count in Albania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +48.9% | 2.45 million | 3.64 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.67 million | 1.58 million | 1.73 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.66 million | 2.17 million | 3.30 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.34 million | 3.49 million | 5.63 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.97 million | 2.39 million | 5.26 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.51 million | 5.29 million | 8.34 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.88 million | 7.49 million | 10.25 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.67 million | 4.93 million | 7.19 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More agriculture & rural data for Albania
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.4071 % 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 0.2881 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.03 % 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 0.4681 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.148 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,923 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry livestock count in Albania?
- Poultry livestock count in Albania was 4.93 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry livestock count recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 10.25 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest poultry livestock count recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.58 million in 1961.
- How does Albania rank for poultry livestock count?
- Albania ranks 143rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry livestock count rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Poultry livestock count. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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