Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production in Lesotho
Lesotho: Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production was 1,042 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production in Lesotho, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 1,042 t for beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in 2024.
The figure is down 8.3% on the previous year and down 55.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in Lesotho peaked at 12,600 t in 1988 and was at its lowest, 955.53 t, in 2022.
Lesotho ranks 213th of 250 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,270 t | — |
| 1962 | 8,514 t | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 8,273 t | -2.8% |
| 1964 | 6,414 t | -22.5% |
| 1965 | 7,627 t | +18.9% |
| 1966 | 4,598 t | -39.7% |
| 1967 | 6,173 t | +34.3% |
| 1968 | 5,722 t | -7.3% |
| 1969 | 6,524 t | +14.0% |
| 1970 | 8,321 t | +27.5% |
| 1971 | 8,400 t | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 8,550 t | +1.8% |
| 1973 | 9,000 t | +5.3% |
| 1974 | 9,300 t | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 9,000 t | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 8,700 t | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 9,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 9,750 t | +8.3% |
| 1979 | 10,500 t | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 10,800 t | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 10,800 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 11,700 t | +8.3% |
| 1983 | 12,000 t | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 12,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 12,300 t | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 12,450 t | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 12,450 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 12,600 t | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 11,385 t | -9.6% |
| 1990 | 9,450 t | -17.0% |
| 1991 | 2,175 t | -77.0% |
| 1992 | 2,853 t | +31.2% |
| 1993 | 2,695 t | -5.5% |
| 1994 | 2,375 t | -11.9% |
| 1995 | 2,395 t | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 2,235 t | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 2,506 t | +12.1% |
| 1998 | 2,076 t | -17.2% |
| 1999 | 3,178 t | +53.1% |
| 2000 | 3,224 t | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 3,403 t | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 2,966 t | -12.8% |
| 2003 | 3,108 t | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 3,050 t | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 3,245 t | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 3,018 t | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 3,314 t | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 2,730 t | -17.6% |
| 2009 | 1,953 t | -28.5% |
| 2010 | 1,898 t | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 2,484 t | +30.9% |
| 2012 | 2,654 t | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 2,517 t | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 2,339 t | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 2,506 t | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 2,301 t | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 1,987 t | -13.7% |
| 2018 | 1,680 t | -15.4% |
| 2019 | 1,392 t | -17.1% |
| 2020 | 1,636 t | +17.5% |
| 2021 | 1,034 t | -36.8% |
| 2022 | 955.53 t | -7.6% |
| 2023 | 1,137 t | +19.0% |
| 2024 | 1,042 t | -8.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production in Lesotho changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -77.0% | 9,450 t | 2,175 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,902 t | 4,598 t | 8,514 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 9,052 t | 8,321 t | 10,500 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,848 t | 10,800 t | 12,600 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,194 t | 2,076 t | 9,450 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,001 t | 1,953 t | 3,403 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,176 t | 1,392 t | 2,654 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,161 t | 955.53 t | 1,636 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in Lesotho?
- Beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in Lesotho was 1,042 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest beef and buffalo meat, primary — production recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 12,600 t in 1988.
- What is the lowest beef and buffalo meat, primary — production recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 955.53 t in 2022.
- How does Lesotho rank for beef and buffalo meat, primary — production?
- Lesotho ranks 213th out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is beef and buffalo meat, primary — production rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.