China, mainland vs South America: Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production
Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production over time
- China, mainland
- South America
How they compare
South America currently reports 16.58 million t against 7.79 million t in China, mainland, a difference of 8.79 million t.
That makes South America's figure about 2.1 times China, mainland's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, South America has been ahead every year.
China, mainland ranks 5th and South America ranks 4th of 250 countries.
South America has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China, mainland | South America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 123,333 t | 5.16 million t | 5.03 million t | South America |
| 1970s | 218,600 t | 6.34 million t | 6.12 million t | South America |
| 1980s | 555,740 t | 8.03 million t | 7.47 million t | South America |
| 1990s | 2.85 million t | 10.38 million t | 7.53 million t | South America |
| 2000s | 5.68 million t | 12.53 million t | 6.86 million t | South America |
| 2010s | 6.26 million t | 13.71 million t | 7.44 million t | South America |
| 2020s | 7.24 million t | 14.80 million t | 7.56 million t | South America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher beef and buffalo meat, primary — production, China, mainland or South America?
- South America, at 16.58 million t against 7.79 million t in China, mainland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in beef and buffalo meat, primary — production between China, mainland and South America?
- 8.79 million t, with South America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China, mainland and South America?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do China, mainland and South America rank globally for beef and buffalo meat, primary — production?
- China, mainland ranks 5th and South America ranks 4th of 250 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.