Animals slaughtered for meat in Hong Kong (China)

Hong Kong (China): Animals slaughtered for meat was 21,642 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
21,642
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
147th
of 196 countries
All-time high
234,651
in 1980
All-time low
21,642
in 2024
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Animals slaughtered for meat in Hong Kong (China), 1961–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, animals slaughtered for meat in Hong Kong (China) stood at 21,642. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, animals slaughtered for meat in Hong Kong (China) peaked at 234,651 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 21,642, in 2024.

That places Hong Kong (China) 147th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 157,620 103,262 191,000 9
1970s 196,843 177,941 223,782 10
1980s 195,074 168,480 234,651 10
1990s 111,314 58,920 166,390 10
2000s 44,205 28,434 57,547 10
2010s 24,544 21,948 28,591 10
2020s 21,993 21,642 23,000 5

Countries ranked near Hong Kong (China)

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  4. 148 Papua New Guinea 21,543 compare
  5. 149 Gambia 21,471 compare
  6. 150 Cyprus 20,530 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is animals slaughtered for meat in Hong Kong (China)?
Animals slaughtered for meat in Hong Kong (China) was 21,642 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest animals slaughtered for meat recorded in Hong Kong (China)?
The highest recorded value was 234,651 in 1980.
What is the lowest animals slaughtered for meat recorded in Hong Kong (China)?
The lowest recorded value was 21,642 in 2024.
How does Hong Kong (China) rank for animals slaughtered for meat?
Hong Kong (China) ranks 147th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
Is animals slaughtered for meat rising or falling in Hong Kong (China)?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hong Kong (China) data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Animals slaughtered for meat. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Animals slaughtered for meat
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
198 places, 11,446 data points, 1961–2024
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