South Africa vs United Kingdom: Global meat production
South Africa
3.63 million
in 2024
United Kingdom
4.17 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
21st
United Kingdom rank
20th
Global meat production over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 4.17 million against 3.63 million in South Africa, a difference of 545,800.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 21st and United Kingdom ranks 20th of 202 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 685,321 | 2.39 million | 1.70 million | United Kingdom |
| 1970s | 931,391 | 2.84 million | 1.91 million | United Kingdom |
| 1980s | 1.17 million | 3.21 million | 2.04 million | United Kingdom |
| 1990s | 1.48 million | 3.62 million | 2.14 million | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 2.05 million | 3.37 million | 1.31 million | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 3.09 million | 3.80 million | 714,962 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 3.52 million | 4.20 million | 673,382 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher global meat production, South Africa or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 4.17 million against 3.63 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in global meat production between South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 545,800, with United Kingdom 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 global meat production?
- South Africa ranks 21st and United Kingdom ranks 20th of 202 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Global meat production. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.