Animals slaughtered for meat in Lithuania
Lithuania: Animals slaughtered for meat was 163,250 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
163,250
Change on year
down 4.3%
World rank
115th
of 198 countries
All-time high
1.06 million
in 1992
All-time low
162,010
in 2022
Years of data
33
1992–2024
Animals slaughtered for meat in Lithuania, 1992–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for animals slaughtered for meat in Lithuania is 163,250, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 4.3% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animals slaughtered for meat in Lithuania peaked at 1.06 million in 1992 and was at its lowest, 162,010, in 2022.
Lithuania ranks 115th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Animals slaughtered for meat in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1.06 million | — |
| 1993 | 884,200 | -16.8% |
| 1994 | 802,600 | -9.2% |
| 1995 | 624,400 | -22.2% |
| 1996 | 539,200 | -13.6% |
| 1997 | 558,300 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 611,600 | +9.5% |
| 1999 | 484,900 | -20.7% |
| 2000 | 562,500 | +16.0% |
| 2001 | 416,600 | -25.9% |
| 2002 | 372,000 | -10.7% |
| 2003 | 330,190 | -11.2% |
| 2004 | 337,174 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 312,279 | -7.4% |
| 2006 | 238,757 | -23.5% |
| 2007 | 252,433 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 224,432 | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 203,829 | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 194,320 | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 183,484 | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 175,995 | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 162,212 | -7.8% |
| 2014 | 169,574 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 187,851 | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 180,255 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 169,376 | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 168,470 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 170,360 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 162,460 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 168,870 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 162,010 | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 170,630 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 163,250 | -4.3% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 163,250 is above the median for high income countries, which is 161,025, 1.0× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 163,250 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 433,650, 38% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 695,950 | 484,900 | 1.06 million | 8 |
| 2000s | 325,019 | 203,829 | 562,500 | 10 |
| 2010s | 176,190 | 162,212 | 194,320 | 10 |
| 2020s | 165,444 | 162,010 | 170,630 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
More agriculture & rural data for Lithuania
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.8573 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.3746 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.9999 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0227 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 748.66 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7947 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animals slaughtered for meat in Lithuania?
- Animals slaughtered for meat in Lithuania was 163,250 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest animals slaughtered for meat recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.06 million in 1992.
- What is the lowest animals slaughtered for meat recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 162,010 in 2022.
- How does Lithuania rank for animals slaughtered for meat?
- Lithuania ranks 115th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is animals slaughtered for meat rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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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