What is sheep — stocks in European Union (27)?

Sheep — stocks in European Union (27) was 56.51 million An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest sheep — stocks recorded in European Union (27)?

The highest recorded value was 100.97 million An in 1989.

What is the lowest sheep — stocks recorded in European Union (27)?

The lowest recorded value was 56.51 million An in 2024.

How does European Union (27) rank for sheep — stocks?

European Union (27) ranks 19th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.

Is sheep — stocks rising or falling in European Union (27)?

Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this European Union (27) data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sheep — Stocks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Sheep — Stocks in European Union (27)

Name: Sheep — Stocks in European Union (27)
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

European Union (27): Sheep — Stocks was 56.51 million An in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)

56.51 million An

Change on year

down 3.4%

Rank

19th

of 30 groups

All-time high

100.97 million An

in 1989

All-time low

56.51 million An

in 2024

Years of data

1961–2024

Sheep — Stocks in European Union (27), 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.

Analysis

European Union (27) recorded 56.51 million An for sheep — stocks in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sheep — stocks in European Union (27) peaked at 100.97 million An in 1989 and was at its lowest, 56.51 million An, in 2024.

That places European Union (27) 19th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.

Sheep — Stocks in European Union (27), year by year

Annual values for Sheep — Stocks in European Union (27), 1961 to 2024.
Year	An	Change
1961	89.05 million An	—
1962	88.87 million An	-0.2%
1963	86.90 million An	-2.2%
1964	86.68 million An	-0.2%
1965	88.27 million An	+1.8%
1966	87.20 million An	-1.2%
1967	87.94 million An	+0.9%
1968	87.94 million An	-0.0%
1969	87.33 million An	-0.7%
1970	85.47 million An	-2.1%
1971	84.52 million An	-1.1%
1972	83.91 million An	-0.7%
1973	84.13 million An	+0.3%
1974	83.49 million An	-0.8%
1975	83.29 million An	-0.2%
1976	83.68 million An	+0.5%
1977	85.00 million An	+1.6%
1978	87.51 million An	+3.0%
1979	87.96 million An	+0.5%
1980	89.16 million An	+1.4%
1981	90.39 million An	+1.4%
1982	95.38 million An	+5.5%
1983	97.01 million An	+1.7%
1984	98.20 million An	+1.2%
1985	98.54 million An	+0.3%
1986	96.81 million An	-1.8%
1987	96.26 million An	-0.6%
1988	100.90 million An	+4.8%
1989	100.97 million An	+0.1%
1990	99.64 million An	-1.3%
1991	97.53 million An	-2.1%
1992	95.56 million An	-2.0%
1993	91.64 million An	-4.1%
1994	87.63 million An	-4.4%
1995	85.41 million An	-2.5%
1996	82.69 million An	-3.2%
1997	83.72 million An	+1.3%
1998	83.46 million An	-0.3%
1999	82.00 million An	-1.7%
2000	83.18 million An	+1.4%
2001	77.87 million An	-6.4%
2002	77.46 million An	-0.5%
2003	76.60 million An	-1.1%
2004	76.13 million An	-0.6%
2005	75.89 million An	-0.3%
2006	74.74 million An	-1.5%
2007	73.75 million An	-1.3%
2008	71.12 million An	-3.6%
2009	70.41 million An	-1.0%
2010	68.88 million An	-2.2%
2011	66.19 million An	-3.9%
2012	64.45 million An	-2.6%
2013	64.24 million An	-0.3%
2014	63.44 million An	-1.3%
2015	64.85 million An	+2.2%
2016	64.72 million An	-0.2%
2017	64.77 million An	+0.1%
2018	63.24 million An	-2.4%
2019	62.47 million An	-1.2%
2020	61.46 million An	-1.6%
2021	60.51 million An	-1.5%
2022	59.16 million An	-2.2%
2023	58.50 million An	-1.1%
2024	56.51 million An	-3.4%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	87.80 million An	86.68 million An	89.05 million An	9
1970s	84.90 million An	83.29 million An	87.96 million An	10
1980s	96.36 million An	89.16 million An	100.97 million An	10
1990s	88.93 million An	82.00 million An	99.64 million An	10
2000s	75.72 million An	70.41 million An	83.18 million An	10
2010s	64.72 million An	62.47 million An	68.88 million An	10
2020s	59.23 million An	56.51 million An	61.46 million An	5

Countries ranked near European Union (27)

16 Sudan 40.71 million An compare
17 Pakistan 32.73 million An compare
18 Algeria 32.35 million An compare
19 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 31.02 million An compare
20 Kenya 26.21 million An compare
21 Mongolia 24.49 million An compare
22 Mali 24.48 million An compare

See the full ranking of 264 places →

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Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Yield/Carcass Weight, annual growth rate 4.37 % change on previous year (2024)
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Yield, annual growth rate 4.15 % change on previous year (2024)
Goats — Stocks, annual growth rate -3.17 % change on previous year (2024)
Goat fat, unrendered — Producing Animals/Slaughtered, annual growth -13.99 % change on previous year (2024)
Goat fat, unrendered — Production, annual growth rate -10.48 % change on previous year (2024)
Edible offal of sheep, fresh, chilled or frozen — Producing -9.62 % change on previous year (2024)
Edible offal of sheep, fresh, chilled or frozen — Production, annual -7.6 % change on previous year (2024)
Edible offal of goat, fresh, chilled or frozen — Producing -13.99 % change on previous year (2024)
Vegetables Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 4.02 % change on previous year (2024)

All data for European Union (27) →

Frequently asked questions

What is sheep — stocks in European Union (27)?: Sheep — stocks in European Union (27) was 56.51 million An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sheep — stocks recorded in European Union (27)?: The highest recorded value was 100.97 million An in 1989.
What is the lowest sheep — stocks recorded in European Union (27)?: The lowest recorded value was 56.51 million An in 2024.
How does European Union (27) rank for sheep — stocks?: European Union (27) ranks 19th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is sheep — stocks rising or falling in European Union (27)?: Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this European Union (27) data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sheep — Stocks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Sheep — Stocks
Unit: An
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 264 places, 14,987 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 29 October 2026

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.