The Riddle of the Global Sheep-to-Person Ratio
Sheep are closely related to agriculture and culture in most regions of the world. Whether they are grown for their wool, meat, or milk, their population in relation to human beings gives interesting clues on agricultural practices, consumption habits, and land use for different countries. This article examines the global sheep-to-human ratio; it discusses those countries that have more sheep than people and tries to understand the larger context for these numbers.