Nigeria vs South Africa: Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production
Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production over time
- Nigeria
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 168,000 t against 162,751 t in Nigeria, a difference of 5,249 t.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was South Africa ahead.
Nigeria ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 24th of 234 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,617 t | 124,111 t | 115,494 t | South Africa |
| 1970s | 17,299 t | 138,105 t | 120,806 t | South Africa |
| 1980s | 35,090 t | 130,287 t | 95,197 t | South Africa |
| 1990s | 67,468 t | 126,790 t | 59,322 t | South Africa |
| 2000s | 135,635 t | 133,810 t | 1,825 t | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 148,893 t | 163,887 t | 14,994 t | South Africa |
| 2020s | 159,873 t | 159,720 t | 153.4 t | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production, Nigeria or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 168,000 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 South Africa?
- 5,249 t, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and South Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and South Africa rank globally for meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production?
- Nigeria ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 24th 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.