Top Geese Producing Countries

Geese have been domesticated for thousands of years, with evidence suggesting their domestication began in ancient Egypt and China over 3,000 years ago. The Greylag goose (Anser anser) was domesticated in Europe and western Asia, while the Swan goose (Anser cygnoides) was domesticated in East Asia, particularly China. Today, China is by far the world’s leading producer of domestic geese, accounting for over 90% of global production, with millions of geese raised annually for meat, eggs, and feathers. Other notable countries raising geese include Hungary, Poland, and Egypt, each with longstanding traditions of goose farming. In Europe, goose production is often associated with specialty products such as foie gras and traditional holiday dishes, while in China, geese are valued both as a food source and for their role in integrated rice-farming systems.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat