This statistic shows the number of sheep and lamb livestock in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2023. In 2023, there were approximately 21.21 million sheep and lamb in the UK, providing both food and non-food products.
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Defra. (March 28, 2024). Number of sheep and lambs in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2023 (in 1,000 head) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/412069/united-kingdom-uk-sheep-numbers-head/
Defra. "Number of sheep and lambs in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2023 (in 1,000 head)." Chart. March 28, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/412069/united-kingdom-uk-sheep-numbers-head/
Defra. (2024). Number of sheep and lambs in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2023 (in 1,000 head). ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/412069/united-kingdom-uk-sheep-numbers-head/
Defra. "Number of Sheep and Lambs in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 2015 to 2023 (in 1,000 Head)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 28 Mar 2024, /statistics/412069/united-kingdom-uk-sheep-numbers-head/
Defra, Number of sheep and lambs in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2023 (in 1,000 head) ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/412069/united-kingdom-uk-sheep-numbers-head/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Number of sheep and lambs in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2023 (in 1,000 head) [Graph], Defra, March 28, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/412069/united-kingdom-uk-sheep-numbers-head/