In 2021, the number of living chickens in South Africa amounted to about *** million heads. Sheep, cattle, and goats followed with million, **** million, and **** million heads, respectively. In contrast, there were only about * mules in the same year.
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FAO. (December 31, 2025). Stock of live animals in South Africa in 2022, by species (in 1,000 heads) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 06, 2026, from /statistics/1310132/stock-of-live-animals-in-south-africa-by-species/
FAO. "Stock of live animals in South Africa in 2022, by species (in 1,000 heads)." Chart. December 31, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 06, 2026. /statistics/1310132/stock-of-live-animals-in-south-africa-by-species/
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Stock of live animals in South Africa in 2022, by species (in 1,000 heads) [Graph], FAO, December 31, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1310132/stock-of-live-animals-in-south-africa-by-species/