Countries by Pig Livestock Population 2024

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Countries by Pig Livestock Population 2024

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China leads in Pig Population (Millions) with 441 in 2024.

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Average Pig Population (Millions) in 2024: 84.75 · median: 30.50.

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

About This Dataset

Countries by Pig Livestock Population 2024

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.

Analysis

China heads the table on 441, ahead of United States (74) and Brazil (42) in Pig Population (Millions) in 2024. China alone accounts for more than the other 7 entities combined: 441 against 237 Pig Population (Millions). Only 1 of the 8 reaches even half the leader's figure (220.5 or more).

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8 categories · 1 year

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Top Value

441

China

Pig Population (Millions) · 2024

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Pig Population (Millions)

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2024

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Methodology & source

Data source: Wikipedia
Coverage: 8 entities · 2024 · 8 observations
Measure: Pig Population (Millions)
Last updated: 6 September 2026
Compiled by: The ANYSTAT team, from the source above

How the figures are calculated

Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2024.

Rankings & Full Data

8 records · Pig Population (Millions) · ranked by 2024

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#	Category	2024
🥇	China	441
🥈	United States	74
🥉	Brazil	42
4	Spain	34
5	Vietnam	27
6	Russia	26
7	Germany	22
8	Denmark	12

Data Sources & References

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1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_farming Visit ↗

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