Countries ranked by total cattle and buffalo population in 2024, measured in millions of head according to FAO data. Brazil has the world's largest commercial cattle herd — with approximately 220 million head that have expanded steadily as...
About: Countries by Cattle Livestock Population 2024
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Countries ranked by total cattle and buffalo population in 2024, measured in millions of head according to FAO data. Brazil has the world's largest commercial cattle herd — with approximately 220 million head that have expanded steadily as Amazonian and Cerrado land has been converted to pasture. Brazil is both the world's largest beef exporter and the country most associated with deforestation driven by cattle ranching, making its livestock industry one of the most geopolitically contested agricultural sectors on Earth.
Key Findings
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Brazil leads with 220 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 94 · median: 63.
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Gap in 2024: Brazil is 8.1× larger than Australia.
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Countries by Cattle Livestock Population 2024
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Data Points
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8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
220
Brazil
Cattle Population (Millions) · 2024
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Metrics
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Cattle Population (Millions)
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Brazil | 220 | 220 | +0% |
| 🥈 | India | 194 | 194 | +0% |
| 🥉 | United States | 93 | 93 | +0% |
| 4 | China | 65 | 65 | +0% |
| 5 | Ethiopia | 60 | 60 | +0% |
| 6 | Argentina | 54 | 54 | +0% |
| 7 | Sudan | 41 | 41 | +0% |
| 8 | Australia | 27 | 27 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
220
Maximum
27
Minimum
94
Average
63
Median
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