Poultry livestock count in South Korea
South Korea: Poultry livestock count was 185.64 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
185.64 million
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
31st
of 199 countries
All-time high
188.68 million
in 2023
All-time low
10.44 million
in 1964
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry livestock count in South Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, poultry livestock count in South Korea stood at 185.64 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry livestock count in South Korea peaked at 188.68 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10.44 million, in 1964.
South Korea ranks 31st of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry livestock count in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11.38 million | — |
| 1962 | 13.29 million | +16.8% |
| 1963 | 12.10 million | -9.0% |
| 1964 | 10.44 million | -13.7% |
| 1965 | 14.25 million | +36.5% |
| 1966 | 17.32 million | +21.5% |
| 1967 | 26.30 million | +51.9% |
| 1968 | 22.86 million | -13.1% |
| 1969 | 23.71 million | +3.7% |
| 1970 | 26.17 million | +10.4% |
| 1971 | 24.77 million | -5.3% |
| 1972 | 23.57 million | -4.9% |
| 1973 | 19.33 million | -18.0% |
| 1974 | 24.45 million | +26.5% |
| 1975 | 26.90 million | +10.1% |
| 1976 | 30.78 million | +14.4% |
| 1977 | 34.78 million | +13.0% |
| 1978 | 41.36 million | +18.9% |
| 1979 | 41.80 million | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 40.57 million | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 43.36 million | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 47.11 million | +8.7% |
| 1983 | 47.69 million | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 46.83 million | -1.8% |
| 1985 | 51.78 million | +10.6% |
| 1986 | 56.93 million | +10.0% |
| 1987 | 59.92 million | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 58.98 million | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 62.29 million | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 75.19 million | +20.7% |
| 1991 | 76.06 million | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 74.38 million | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 73.99 million | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 82.28 million | +11.2% |
| 1995 | 88.17 million | +7.2% |
| 1996 | 86.31 million | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 90.97 million | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 89.03 million | -2.1% |
| 1999 | 99.39 million | +11.6% |
| 2000 | 107.71 million | +8.4% |
| 2001 | 109.14 million | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 109.55 million | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 108.06 million | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 115.03 million | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 118.05 million | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 128.59 million | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 129.90 million | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 129.50 million | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 151.51 million | +17.0% |
| 2010 | 163.61 million | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 162.26 million | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 158.03 million | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 162.26 million | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 163.97 million | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 173.92 million | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 178.27 million | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 178.10 million | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 182.01 million | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 181.57 million | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 186.47 million | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 183.96 million | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 179.14 million | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 188.68 million | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 185.64 million | -1.6% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 185.64 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 22.73 million, 8.2× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 185.64 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 8.59 million, 21.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Poultry livestock count in South Korea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +51.9% | 17.32 million | 26.30 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16.85 million | 10.44 million | 26.30 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 29.39 million | 19.33 million | 41.80 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 51.55 million | 40.57 million | 62.29 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 83.58 million | 73.99 million | 99.39 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 120.70 million | 107.71 million | 151.51 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 170.40 million | 158.03 million | 182.01 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 184.78 million | 179.14 million | 188.68 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More agriculture & rural data for South Korea
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.14 % 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 0.0286 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.1 % 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 0.0297 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.2516 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0146 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 530.46 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1591 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry livestock count in South Korea?
- Poultry livestock count in South Korea was 185.64 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry livestock count recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 188.68 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest poultry livestock count recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.44 million in 1964.
- How does South Korea rank for poultry livestock count?
- South Korea ranks 31st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry livestock count rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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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