China vs Southern Asia: Sheep and Goat Meat — Producing Animals/Slaughtered
Sheep and Goat Meat — Producing Animals/Slaughtered over time
- China
- Southern Asia
How they compare
Southern Asia currently reports 347.87 million An against 341.12 million An in China, a difference of 6.75 million An.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Southern Asia ahead.
China ranks 1st and Southern Asia ranks 4th of 246 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, China averaged higher in 3 and Southern Asia in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Southern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.55 million An | 71.08 million An | 55.53 million An | Southern Asia |
| 1970s | 27.51 million An | 85.12 million An | 57.61 million An | Southern Asia |
| 1980s | 54.58 million An | 114.32 million An | 59.74 million An | Southern Asia |
| 1990s | 132.02 million An | 144.56 million An | 12.54 million An | Southern Asia |
| 2000s | 236.89 million An | 146.33 million An | 90.56 million An | China |
| 2010s | 291.07 million An | 211.64 million An | 79.43 million An | China |
| 2020s | 348.58 million An | 307.45 million An | 41.13 million An | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher sheep and goat meat — producing animals/slaughtered, China or Southern Asia?
- Southern Asia, at 347.87 million An against 341.12 million An in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in sheep and goat meat — producing animals/slaughtered between China and Southern Asia?
- 6.75 million An, with Southern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Southern Asia?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do China and Southern Asia rank globally for sheep and goat meat — producing animals/slaughtered?
- China ranks 1st and Southern Asia ranks 4th of 246 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Sheep and Goat Meat — Producing Animals/Slaughtered. 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.