14.1M
20217.09M
2021■ Sheep ■ People
Certified More Sheep Than People
Highest Sheep Pop.
15.3M
2008Lowest Sheep Pop.
5.38M
1992Max sheep per person
2.87
2008Min sheep per person
1.25
1997Summary
The sheep population of Turkmenistan grew from 5,380,000 in 1992 to 14,071,461 in 2021 — a 162% increase over six decades. The flock peaked at 15,330,800 in 2008. In 2021, there were 2.0 sheep for every person.
Fun Sheep Fact
Turkmenistan's Karakul sheep produce the most luxurious black wool in the world, making them absolutely un-baa-lievable! These woolly superstars have been raising the bar for fashion since ancient times.
Sheep Population (1961-2021)
Sheep & People (% of combined)
Year by Year
| Year | Sheep | People | Sheep per person | Persons per sheep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,071,46114.1M | 7,092,0437.09M | 1.98 | 0.50 |
| 2020 | 14,062,51714.1M | 6,949,9126.95M | 2.02 | 0.49 |
| 2019 | 14,053,57414.1M | 6,803,9446.8M | 2.07 | 0.48 |
| 2018 | 14,083,50014.1M | 6,655,5246.66M | 2.12 | 0.47 |
| 2017 | 14,015,20314M | 6,507,0616.51M | 2.15 | 0.46 |
| 2016 | 14,010,48014M | 6,360,0416.36M | 2.20 | 0.45 |
| 2015 | 14,015,25614M | 6,215,7706.22M | 2.25 | 0.44 |
| 2014 | 14,000,00014M | 6,075,2836.08M | 2.30 | 0.43 |
| 2013 | 14,000,00014M | 5,939,3415.94M | 2.36 | 0.42 |
| 2012 | 14,000,00014M | 5,808,5465.81M | 2.41 | 0.41 |
| 2011 | 13,650,00013.7M | 5,683,4175.68M | 2.40 | 0.42 |
| 2010 | 13,600,00013.6M | 5,564,3565.56M | 2.44 | 0.41 |
| 2009 | 13,512,90013.5M | 5,451,5925.45M | 2.48 | 0.40 |
| 2008 | 15,330,80015.3M | 5,345,0295.35M | 2.87 | 0.35 |
| 2007 | 13,758,00013.8M | 5,244,0465.24M | 2.62 | 0.38 |
| 2006 | 13,900,00013.9M | 5,147,1055.15M | 2.70 | 0.37 |
| 2005 | 13,089,00013.1M | 5,052,2575.05M | 2.59 | 0.39 |
| 2004 | 12,400,00012.4M | 4,958,0934.96M | 2.50 | 0.40 |
| 2003 | 12,400,00012.4M | 4,863,8654.86M | 2.55 | 0.39 |
| 2002 | 10,350,00010.4M | 4,769,4654.77M | 2.17 | 0.46 |
| 2001 | 8,230,0008.23M | 4,675,4094.68M | 1.76 | 0.57 |
| 2000 | 7,500,0007.5M | 4,582,6774.58M | 1.64 | 0.61 |
| 1999 | 6,800,0006.8M | 4,492,1704.49M | 1.51 | 0.66 |
| 1998 | 6,000,0006M | 4,410,5074.41M | 1.36 | 0.74 |
| 1997 | 5,400,0005.4M | 4,336,7304.34M | 1.25 | 0.80 |
| 1996 | 6,150,0006.15M | 4,263,8194.26M | 1.44 | 0.69 |
| 1995 | 6,100,0006.1M | 4,191,2034.19M | 1.46 | 0.69 |
| 1994 | 6,000,0006M | 4,116,6624.12M | 1.46 | 0.69 |
| 1993 | 6,000,0006M | 4,032,4074.03M | 1.49 | 0.67 |
| 1992 | 5,380,0005.38M | 3,944,6893.94M | 1.36 | 0.73 |
