Countries by Pig Livestock Population 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total pig population in 2024, measured in millions of head according to FAO data. China has the world's largest pig population by a dramatic margin — with approximately half of the world's total pig stock, some 440 million animals. Pork is the most consumed meat in China, making the pig industry a matter of national food security, and the 2018 African Swine Fever outbreak that decimated Chinese pig herds by over 40% triggered global pork price spikes that affected consumers on every continent.

✨ AI Insight

China's staggering pig population of 441 million is not only a testament to its agricultural scale but also reflects the cultural significance of pork as a staple meat. The United States, with 74 million pigs, represents a fraction of China's stock, indicating a substantial gap in production capacity. Notably, Brazil's 42 million pigs position it as a key player in the global pork market, yet it still falls short of the European leaders like Germany and Spain, which have 22 million and 34 million pigs respectively. The ongoing recovery from the African Swine Fever outbreak in China and its impact on global pork prices suggests that while China remains the leader, fluctuations in its pig population will have far-reaching effects on international markets.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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China leads with 441 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 85 · median: 31.

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Gap in 2024: China is 36.8× larger than Denmark.