China, mainland vs Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Sheep — Stocks

China, mainland
182.94 million An
in 2024
Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
284.36 million An
in 2024
China, mainland rank
3rd
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank
6th

Sheep — Stocks over time

  • China, mainland
  • Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
50.0M100.0M150.0M200.0M250.0M300.0M196119922024

How they compare

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) currently reports 284.36 million An against 182.94 million An in China, mainland, a difference of 101.42 million An.

That makes Least Developed Countries (LDCs)'s figure about 1.6 times China, mainland's.

Across all 64 years both countries report, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has been ahead every year.

China, mainland ranks 3rd and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 6th of 234 countries.

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade China, mainland Least Developed Countries (LDCs) Difference Ahead
1960s 72.36 million An 90.14 million An 17.77 million An Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
1970s 90.65 million An 101.07 million An 10.42 million An Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
1980s 102.37 million An 112.39 million An 10.02 million An Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
1990s 116.34 million An 130.07 million An 13.73 million An Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
2000s 140.44 million An 171.76 million An 31.32 million An Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
2010s 156.03 million An 228.52 million An 72.49 million An Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
2020s 185.88 million An 277.25 million An 91.37 million An Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher sheep — stocks, China, mainland or Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs), at 284.36 million An against 182.94 million An in China, mainland as of 2024.
What is the difference in sheep — stocks between China, mainland and Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
101.42 million An, with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China, mainland and Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
How do China, mainland and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank globally for sheep — stocks?
China, mainland ranks 3rd and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 6th of 234 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Sheep — Stocks. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Sheep — Stocks
Unit
An
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
264 places, 14,987 data points, 1961–2024
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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.