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Llama and alpaca populations by country 2024

LARGEST LLAMA & ALPACA POPULATION COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD — 2024 Llamas and alpacas are important South American camelids, supporting rural livelihoods through fibre, meat, breeding and adaptation to high-altitude environments. Their importance extends beyond production: camelids contribute to food security, nutrition, economic activity and cultural heritage across many communities. 🌎 TOP COUNTRIES BY LLAMA & ALPACA STOCKS FAOSTAT groups llamas and alpacas within the broader “Other Camelids” category, so a strictly separate global 2024 ranking for alpacas alone is not available from FAOSTAT. The 2024 FAO figure for “Other Camelids” is approximately 8.62 million animals globally. 🇵🇪 Peru — largest concentration 🇧🇴 Bolivia — major llama and alpaca population 🇦🇷 Argentina — important llama-producing country 🇨🇱 Chile — established camelid sector 🇪🇨 Ecuador — smaller but established population 🇺🇸 United States — growing alpaca sector 🇦🇺 Australia — major international alpaca industry 🇳🇿 New Zealand — established alpaca farming 🇬🇧 United Kingdom — expanding alpaca sector 🇨🇦 Canada — developing alpaca industry 🦙 WHY LLAMAS AND ALPACAS MATTER ALPACAS are particularly valued for their fine fibre, which is used in textiles and clothing. They are also raised for breeding and, in some production systems, meat. LLAMAS have traditionally been important as pack animals in the Andes and are also kept for fibre, meat and breeding. 🏔️ THE ANDEAN CONNECTION Peru and Bolivia are central to the global camelid economy. These animals are exceptionally adapted to mountainous environments and have been raised by Andean communities for centuries. FAO notes that camelids—including alpacas, llamas, dromedaries, Bactrian camels, guanacos and vicuñas—support the livelihoods of millions of households in more than 90 countries. 📊 DATA NOTE FAOSTAT does not provide a fully separate 2024 worldwide population ranking for alpacas and llamas. Instead, they are included in the broader “Other Camelids” category. The 2024 FAO figure for domestic “Other Camelids” is approximately 8.62 million head. Therefore, country-specific alpaca and llama figures from different national sources should not be treated as directly equivalent to a single FAOSTAT ranking. FAOSTAT 2024 FAO — International Year of Camelids 2024 Additional industry sources for country-level context Follow for more verified global livestock, agriculture and animal-resource data.

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Llama and alpaca populations by country 2024

LARGEST LLAMA & ALPACA POPULATION COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD — 2024 Llamas and alpacas are important South American camelids, supporting rural livelihoods through fibre, meat, breeding and adaptation to high-altitude environments. Their importance extends beyond production: camelids contribute to food security, nutrition, economic activity and cultural heritage across many communities. 🌎 TOP COUNTRIES BY LLAMA & ALPACA STOCKS FAOSTAT groups llamas and alpacas within the broader “Other Camelids” category, so a strictly separate global 2024 ranking for alpacas alone is not available from FAOSTAT. The 2024 FAO figure for “Other Camelids” is approximately 8.62 million animals globally. 🇵🇪 Peru — largest concentration 🇧🇴 Bolivia — major llama and alpaca population 🇦🇷 Argentina — important llama-producing country 🇨🇱 Chile — established camelid sector 🇪🇨 Ecuador — smaller but established population 🇺🇸 United States — growing alpaca sector 🇦🇺 Australia — major international alpaca industry 🇳🇿 New Zealand — established alpaca farming 🇬🇧 United Kingdom — expanding alpaca sector 🇨🇦 Canada — developing alpaca industry 🦙 WHY LLAMAS AND ALPACAS MATTER ALPACAS are particularly valued for their fine fibre, which is used in textiles and clothing. They are also raised for breeding and, in some production systems, meat. LLAMAS have traditionally been important as pack animals in the Andes and are also kept for fibre, meat and breeding. 🏔️ THE ANDEAN CONNECTION Peru and Bolivia are central to the global camelid economy. These animals are exceptionally adapted to mountainous environments and have been raised by Andean communities for centuries. FAO notes that camelids—including alpacas, llamas, dromedaries, Bactrian camels, guanacos and vicuñas—support the livelihoods of millions of households in more than 90 countries. 📊 DATA NOTE FAOSTAT does not provide a fully separate 2024 worldwide population ranking for alpacas and llamas. Instead, they are included in the broader “Other Camelids” category. The 2024 FAO figure for domestic “Other Camelids” is approximately 8.62 million head. Therefore, country-specific alpaca and llama figures from different national sources should not be treated as directly equivalent to a single FAOSTAT ranking. FAOSTAT 2024 FAO — International Year of Camelids 2024 Additional industry sources for country-level context Follow for more verified global livestock, agriculture and animal-resource data.

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