South Africa vs United Kingdom: Animals slaughtered for meat
South Africa
3.16 million
in 2024
United Kingdom
2.85 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
22nd
United Kingdom rank
24th
Animals slaughtered for meat over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3.16 million against 2.85 million in United Kingdom, a difference of 311,620.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was United Kingdom ahead.
South Africa ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 24th of 198 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and United Kingdom in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.27 million | 4.02 million | 1.74 million | United Kingdom |
| 1970s | 2.58 million | 4.17 million | 1.59 million | United Kingdom |
| 1980s | 2.74 million | 3.93 million | 1.19 million | United Kingdom |
| 1990s | 2.55 million | 3.11 million | 563,542 | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 2.74 million | 2.44 million | 302,352 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 3.23 million | 2.73 million | 498,716 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 3.21 million | 2.80 million | 406,966 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher animals slaughtered for meat, South Africa or United Kingdom?
- South Africa, at 3.16 million against 2.85 million in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in animals slaughtered for meat between South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 311,620, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and United Kingdom rank globally for animals slaughtered for meat?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 24th of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Animals slaughtered for meat. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.