Germany vs South Africa: Sheep fat, unrendered — Production

Germany
1,622 t
in 2017
South Africa
2,400 t
in 2024
Germany rank
45th
South Africa rank
42nd

Sheep fat, unrendered — Production over time

  • Germany
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 2,400 t against 1,622 t in Germany, a difference of 778 t.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.5 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 57 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 179 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany South Africa Difference Ahead
1960s 1,387 t 1,773 t 385.99 t South Africa
1970s 1,709 t 1,973 t 263.78 t South Africa
1980s 2,248 t 1,861 t 386.58 t Germany
1990s 2,292 t 1,811 t 480.48 t Germany
2000s 2,319 t 1,912 t 407.47 t Germany
2010s 1,779 t 2,346 t 566.42 t South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher sheep fat, unrendered — production, Germany or South Africa?
South Africa, at 2,400 t against 1,622 t in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in sheep fat, unrendered — production between Germany and South Africa?
778 t, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and South Africa?
57 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2017.
How do Germany and South Africa rank globally for sheep fat, unrendered — production?
Germany ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 179 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Sheep fat, unrendered — Production. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Sheep fat, unrendered — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
224 places, 12,702 data points, 1961–2024
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