Poultry livestock count in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Poultry livestock count was 211.72 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
211.72 million
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
26th
of 199 countries
All-time high
217.03 million
in 2022
All-time low
6.20 million
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry livestock count in Dominican Republic, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for poultry livestock count in Dominican Republic is 211.72 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 26.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry livestock count in Dominican Republic peaked at 217.03 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6.20 million, in 1961.
That places Dominican Republic 26th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry livestock count in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.20 million | — |
| 1962 | 6.40 million | +3.2% |
| 1963 | 6.20 million | -3.1% |
| 1964 | 6.60 million | +6.5% |
| 1965 | 7.10 million | +7.6% |
| 1966 | 7.30 million | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 8.20 million | +12.3% |
| 1968 | 8.60 million | +4.9% |
| 1969 | 9.00 million | +4.7% |
| 1970 | 8.80 million | -2.2% |
| 1971 | 9.60 million | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 10.00 million | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 10.40 million | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 9.70 million | -6.7% |
| 1975 | 11.60 million | +19.6% |
| 1976 | 8.70 million | -25.0% |
| 1977 | 9.40 million | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 15.20 million | +61.7% |
| 1979 | 17.00 million | +11.8% |
| 1980 | 20.70 million | +21.8% |
| 1981 | 20.70 million | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 20.00 million | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 24.70 million | +23.5% |
| 1984 | 27.90 million | +13.0% |
| 1985 | 27.00 million | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 27.50 million | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 29.50 million | +7.3% |
| 1988 | 30.00 million | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 31.50 million | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 32.80 million | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 29.50 million | -10.1% |
| 1992 | 32.50 million | +10.2% |
| 1993 | 33.00 million | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 33.50 million | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 33.50 million | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 42.95 million | +28.2% |
| 1997 | 42.95 million | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 37.70 million | -12.2% |
| 1999 | 42.00 million | +11.4% |
| 2000 | 46.00 million | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 47.38 million | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 130.43 million | +175.3% |
| 2003 | 118.25 million | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 137.89 million | +16.6% |
| 2005 | 171.74 million | +24.5% |
| 2006 | 181.70 million | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 186.26 million | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 167.19 million | -10.2% |
| 2009 | 173.76 million | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 178.43 million | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 174.79 million | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 173.00 million | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 170.00 million | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 168.00 million | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 172.00 million | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 175.00 million | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 184.00 million | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 183.12 million | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 183.92 million | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 178.90 million | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 212.80 million | +18.9% |
| 2022 | 217.03 million | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 209.15 million | -3.6% |
| 2024 | 211.72 million | +1.2% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 211.72 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.54 million, 10.3× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 211.72 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 29.56 million, 7.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Poultry livestock count in Dominican Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +175.3% | 47.38 million | 130.43 million |
| 1978 | +61.7% | 9.40 million | 15.20 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.29 million | 6.20 million | 9.00 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 11.04 million | 8.70 million | 17.00 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.95 million | 20.00 million | 31.50 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 36.04 million | 29.50 million | 42.95 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 136.06 million | 46.00 million | 186.26 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 176.23 million | 168.00 million | 184.00 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 205.92 million | 178.90 million | 217.03 million | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Dominican Republic
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.1069 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.2108 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.046 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 509.02 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4279 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry livestock count in Dominican Republic?
- Poultry livestock count in Dominican Republic was 211.72 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry livestock count recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 217.03 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest poultry livestock count recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.20 million in 1961.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for poultry livestock count?
- Dominican Republic ranks 26th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry livestock count rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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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