Significant Rise in Livestock Population Across Pakistan, Donkey Numbers Exceed 6 Million

Islamabad:Pakistan has recorded a notable increase in the population of livestock, including donkeys, buffaloes, goats, and other animals, over the past year, according to official government documents.

### 📈 Key Increases in Livestock (Year-on-Year):

* **Donkeys:**
Increased by **109,000**, reaching a total of **6,047,000** (up from 5,938,000).

* **Buffaloes:**
Increased by **1,378,000**, bringing the total to **47,688,000** (up from 46,310,000).

* **Sheep:**
Increased by **388,000**, with the total population now at **33,119,000**.

* **Goats:**
Witnessed a major rise of **2,358,000**, pushing the total number to **89,393,000**.

* **Camels:**
Increased by **14,000**, bringing the total to **1,177,000**.

* **Horses:**
Increased by **1,000**, now totaling **383,000**.

* **Mules:**
Increased by **3,000**, reaching a total of **227,000**.

### 🐄 Overall Livestock Growth:

The total number of livestock animals in Pakistan grew by **2,171,000**, pushing the **national livestock count from 57,540,000 to 59,711,000**.

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This upward trend reflects the growing demand for livestock-based products and highlights the role of animal husbandry in the country’s agricultural economy. Let me know if you want this formatted as an infographic or need province-wise breakdowns.