Sheep and lambs, number by class and lamb crop, United States
Occasional2000-01-01 – 2026-01-0127 periods · 5 series
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Geography (1)
Livestock (8)
Survey date (2)
Series (5)
All sheep and lambsLatest: 4990 (2026-01)
Breeding sheep and lambsLatest: 3610 (2026-01)
Replacement lambs, under 1 yearLatest: 600 (2026-01)
Ewes, 1 year or olderLatest: 2850 (2026-01)
Rams, 1 year or olderLatest: 160 (2026-01)
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Data
| Period ↓ | All sheep and lambs | Breeding sheep and lambs | Replacement lambs, under 1 year | Ewes, 1 year or older | Rams, 1 year or older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4,990.0 | 3,610.0 | 600.0 | 2,850.0 | 160.0 |
| 2025-01 | 5,025.0 | 3,660.0 | 615.0 | 2,880.0 | 165.0 |
| 2024-01 | 5,030.0 | 3,670.0 | 635.0 | 2,870.0 | 165.0 |
| 2023-01 | 5,130.0 | 3,740.0 | 644.0 | 2,930.0 | 167.0 |
| 2022-01 | 5,165.0 | 3,781.0 | 655.0 | 2,962.0 | 164.0 |
| 2021-01 | 5,200.0 | 3,798.0 | 654.0 | 2,974.0 | 170.0 |
| 2020-01 | 5,210.0 | 3,814.0 | 661.0 | 2,981.0 | 172.0 |
| 2019-01 | 5,230.0 | 3,820.0 | 650.0 | 3,000.0 | 170.0 |
| 2018-01 | 5,265.0 | 3,865.0 | 662.0 | 3,033.0 | 170.0 |
| 2017-01 | 5,270.0 | 3,894.0 | 666.0 | 3,058.0 | 170.0 |
| 2016-01 | 5,295.0 | 3,940.0 | 665.0 | 3,100.0 | 175.0 |
| 2015-01 | 5,270.0 | 3,925.0 | 650.0 | 3,100.0 | 175.0 |
| 2014-01 | 5,235.0 | 3,890.0 | 635.0 | 3,080.0 | 175.0 |
| 2013-01 | 5,360.0 | 3,985.0 | 670.0 | 3,135.0 | 180.0 |
| 2012-01 | 5,375.0 | 3,995.0 | 660.0 | 3,165.0 | 170.0 |
| 2011-01 | 5,470.0 | 4,070.0 | 665.0 | 3,215.0 | 190.0 |
| 2010-01 | 5,620.0 | 4,185.0 | 655.0 | 3,335.0 | 195.0 |
| 2009-01 | 5,747.0 | 4,247.0 | 647.0 | 3,405.0 | 196.0 |
| 2008-01 | 5,950.0 | 4,432.0 | 697.0 | 3,540.0 | 195.0 |
| 2007-01 | 6,120.0 | 4,553.0 | 735.0 | 3,620.0 | 199.0 |
| 2006-01 | 6,200.0 | 4,616.0 | 786.0 | 3,630.0 | 200.0 |
| 2005-01 | 6,135.0 | 4,520.0 | 783.0 | 3,545.0 | 192.0 |
| 2004-01 | 6,065.0 | 4,464.0 | 705.0 | 3,570.0 | 190.0 |
| 2003-01 | 6,321.0 | 4,670.0 | 703.0 | 3,773.0 | 194.0 |
| 2002-01 | 6,623.0 | 4,871.0 | 732.0 | 3,939.0 | 201.0 |
| 2001-01 | 6,908.0 | 4,952.0 | 679.0 | 4,071.0 | 202.0 |
| 2000-01 | 7,036.0 | 5,167.0 | 725.0 | 4,234.0 | 209.0 |