Turkey's livestock sector saw an increase in both cattle and small ruminant populations in 2024. The number of large livestock grew by 2.4%, while small livestock saw a 4.8% rise, reflecting positive growth in the sector.

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT), Turkey's livestock population grew significantly in 2024, with both cattle and small ruminant numbers showing positive trends. The number of large livestock increased by 2.4% compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 16.99 million. This growth was primarily driven by a 2.5% increase in cattle numbers, which rose to 16.82 million, while buffalo populations saw a slight uptick of 0.2%, reaching 162,051 animals.

In the small livestock category, Turkey experienced an even more robust increase. The total number of small livestock grew by 4.8%, reaching 54.9 million animals. Within this category, sheep numbers grew by 4.8%, reaching 44.08 million, while goat numbers increased by 5%, reaching 10.82 million.