90.3K
20211.88M
2021■ Sheep ■ People
More People Than Sheep
Highest Sheep Pop.
184K
1992Lowest Sheep Pop.
27K
2000Max sheep per person
0.07
1992Min sheep per person
0.01
2000Summary
The sheep population of Latvia fell from 183,670 in 1992 to 90,340 in 2021 — a 51% decrease over six decades. The flock peaked at 183,670 in 1992. In 2021, there was 1 sheep for every 20.9 people.
Fun Sheep Fact
Latvia's native Latvian Grey sheep are tough enough to survive harsh winters and produce incredibly soft wool that's perfect for cozy sweaters. You could say these woolly friends really know how to fleece the most out of their chilly climate!
Sheep Population (1961-2021)
Sheep & People (% of combined)
Year by Year
| Year | Sheep | People | Sheep per person | Persons per sheep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90,34090.3K | 1,884,4901.88M | 0.05 | 20.86 |
| 2020 | 91,89091.9K | 1,900,4491.9M | 0.05 | 20.68 |
| 2019 | 99,82099.8K | 1,913,8221.91M | 0.05 | 19.17 |
| 2018 | 107,290107K | 1,927,1741.93M | 0.06 | 17.96 |
| 2017 | 106,629107K | 1,942,2481.94M | 0.05 | 18.22 |
| 2016 | 102,276102K | 1,959,5371.96M | 0.05 | 19.16 |
| 2015 | 92,54492.5K | 1,977,5271.98M | 0.05 | 21.37 |
| 2014 | 84,80084.8K | 1,993,7821.99M | 0.04 | 23.51 |
| 2013 | 83,60083.6K | 2,012,6472.01M | 0.04 | 24.07 |
| 2012 | 79,70079.7K | 2,034,3192.03M | 0.04 | 25.52 |
| 2011 | 76,80076.8K | 2,059,7092.06M | 0.04 | 26.82 |
| 2010 | 70,70070.7K | 2,097,5552.1M | 0.03 | 29.67 |
| 2009 | 67,10067.1K | 2,141,6692.14M | 0.03 | 31.92 |
| 2008 | 53,90053.9K | 2,177,3222.18M | 0.02 | 40.40 |
| 2007 | 41,30041.3K | 2,200,3252.2M | 0.02 | 53.28 |
| 2006 | 41,60041.6K | 2,218,3572.22M | 0.02 | 53.33 |
| 2005 | 38,60038.6K | 2,238,7992.24M | 0.02 | 58.00 |
| 2004 | 39,20039.2K | 2,263,1222.26M | 0.02 | 57.73 |
| 2003 | 31,50031.5K | 2,287,9552.29M | 0.01 | 72.63 |
| 2002 | 29,00029K | 2,310,1732.31M | 0.01 | 79.66 |
| 2001 | 28,60028.6K | 2,337,1702.34M | 0.01 | 81.72 |
| 2000 | 27,00027K | 2,367,5502.37M | 0.01 | 87.69 |
| 1999 | 29,40029.4K | 2,390,4822.39M | 0.01 | 81.31 |
| 1998 | 40,70040.7K | 2,410,0192.41M | 0.02 | 59.21 |
| 1997 | 55,50055.5K | 2,432,8512.43M | 0.02 | 43.84 |
| 1996 | 72,20072.2K | 2,457,2222.46M | 0.03 | 34.03 |
| 1995 | 86,30086.3K | 2,485,0562.49M | 0.03 | 28.80 |
| 1994 | 114,000114K | 2,520,7422.52M | 0.05 | 22.11 |
| 1993 | 164,700165K | 2,563,2902.56M | 0.06 | 15.56 |
| 1992 | 183,670184K | 2,614,3382.61M | 0.07 | 14.23 |
