Nigeria vs Saudi Arabia: Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production
Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production over time
- Nigeria
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 166,976 t against 162,751 t in Nigeria, a difference of 4,225 t.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Nigeria ranks 26th and Saudi Arabia ranks 25th of 234 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 3 and Saudi Arabia in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,617 t | 16,878 t | 8,261 t | Saudi Arabia |
| 1970s | 17,299 t | 19,875 t | 2,576 t | Saudi Arabia |
| 1980s | 35,090 t | 52,568 t | 17,478 t | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 67,468 t | 64,602 t | 2,867 t | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 135,635 t | 75,220 t | 60,415 t | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 148,893 t | 96,522 t | 52,370 t | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 159,873 t | 171,948 t | 12,075 t | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production, Nigeria or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 166,976 t against 162,751 t in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia?
- 4,225 t, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Saudi Arabia?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and Saudi Arabia rank globally for meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production?
- Nigeria ranks 26th and Saudi Arabia ranks 25th of 234 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — 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.