South Africa vs United Kingdom: Poultry livestock count
South Africa
176.33 million
in 2024
United Kingdom
172.15 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
34th
United Kingdom rank
35th
Poultry livestock count over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 176.33 million against 172.15 million in United Kingdom, a difference of 4.18 million.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was United Kingdom ahead.
South Africa ranks 34th and United Kingdom ranks 35th of 199 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 6.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20.93 million | 119.20 million | 98.27 million | United Kingdom |
| 1970s | 27.61 million | 137.36 million | 109.75 million | United Kingdom |
| 1980s | 36.47 million | 126.18 million | 89.71 million | United Kingdom |
| 1990s | 101.42 million | 141.84 million | 40.43 million | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 145.33 million | 170.00 million | 24.68 million | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 176.83 million | 166.92 million | 9.91 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 177.26 million | 178.08 million | 819,000 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher poultry livestock count, South Africa or United Kingdom?
- South Africa, at 176.33 million against 172.15 million in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in poultry livestock count between South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 4.18 million, 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 poultry livestock count?
- South Africa ranks 34th and United Kingdom ranks 35th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Poultry livestock count. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.