As of December 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reported that the number of hogs and pigs on farms in the United States reached 75.5 million. This figure represents a 1% increase compared to December 2024 and is also slightly higher than the count from September 1, 2025.
The report detailed that out of the total inventory, 69.6 million were market hogs while 5.95 million were kept for breeding purposes. Between September and November 2025, U.S. farms weaned 35 million pigs, which is a slight increase from the same period in the previous year. During this time frame, producers averaged 11.93 pigs per litter.
Looking ahead, hog producers in the United States plan to have 2.89 million sows farrow between December 2025 and February 2026, with another 2.91 million sows expected to farrow between March and May 2026.
Iowa maintained its position as the state with the largest hog inventory at 25.3 million head. Minnesota followed with an inventory of 9.40 million head, and North Carolina ranked third at 7.90 million head.
To compile these statistics, NASS surveyed over five thousand operators nationwide during early December using online responses through its Respondent Portal as well as mail, telephone, and face-to-face interviews.
The complete Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report can be accessed at https://www.nass.usda.gov/.
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