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Report on Livestock And Livestock Characteristics 2020/21(2013 E.C)

 

Ethiopia boasts an estimated livestock population of approximately 70 million cattle, 42.9 million sheep, 52.5 million goats, 10.8 million donkeys, 8.1 million camels, 2.15 million horses, 382,784 mules, 57 million poultry, and nearly 7 million beehives. According to the Agricultural Sample Survey 2020/2021 (2013 E.C.) Volume II report by the Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS) covering private peasant holdings across rural sedentary and pastoral areas female animals make up the majority of cattle (56 percent), sheep (71 percent), goats (nearly 70 percent), and camels (70.5 percent). Indigenous breeds dominate the national inventory, accounting for 97.4 percent of cattle, over 99.5 percent of sheep, and 99.9 percent of goats, while green fodder and crop residues serve as the primary animal feed sources for over 54 percent and 31 percent of holders, respectively.

The Survey shows animal demographics, births, sales, slaughters, disease afflictions, vaccinations, and hive products like milk and honey. Readers can explore detailed regional tables, standard errors, and further data analyses by downloading the full report.