As of 2022, the largest proportion of live animals in Nigeria were occupied by chickens. The stock of chicken amounted to roughly 249 million heads that year. Moreover, the number of live goats reached around 88 million heads, while the sheep stock added up to approximately 50.3 million heads.
Stock of live animals in Nigeria in 2022, by type
(in 1,000 heads)
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FAO. (December 27, 2023). Stock of live animals in Nigeria in 2022, by type (in 1,000 heads) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1297861/live-animal-stock-by-type-in-nigeria/
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