TIRANA, June 24  /ATA/ The Institute of Statistics of Albania (INSTAT) has published 2025 data on livestock, showing mixed changes in the number of animals and livestock production compared with the previous year.

According to official data, the number of cattle has increased by 1.1%, reaching 275,000 heads, while the number of cows has risen slightly by 0.8%. In contrast, other categories have recorded a decline.

Wool -producing animals fell by 0.9%, with sheep alone declining more sharply by 3.8%. Goat numbers dropped by 7.4%, while pigs saw the most significant decrease, down 28.2%.

Poultry also recorded a slight decline of 0.5%, with chickens down by 8.3%. The equine category likewise decreased by 3.2%.

In contrast, the beekeeping sector continued to grow, with the number of beehives increasing by 9.8%, reaching 645,000 hives.

As for livestock products, milk production recorded a slight decline of 0.1%, while meat production rose by 2.5%. Egg production fell by 5.8%, whereas honey production increased by 6%.

According to INSTAT, the regional distribution shows a concentration of cattle in Fier and Korçë, sheep and wool-producing livestock in Vlorë and Gjirokastër, and pigs in Lezhë and Shkodër.

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