New Zealand’s sheep-to-human ratio is approaching a historic flip, as sheep numbers drop and humans rise—dethroning sheep as the longtime majority. Soon, sheep jokes may become nostalgic as New Zealand’s woolly population faces demographic defeat for the first time.

Crunching the latest stats, experts predict New Zealand’s sheep set to lose outnumbering humans as early as 2024, marking a quirky end to a rural legend. With sheep set to lose outnumbering status, perhaps Kiwis will finally get the last laugh—no wool over anyone's eyes.