Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production was 7.88 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production in Southern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in Southern Asia stood at 7.88 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in Southern Asia peaked at 7.88 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.62 million t, in 1961.
That places Southern Asia 10th out of 30 groups 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.
Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production in Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.62 million t | — |
| 1962 | 1.66 million t | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 1.67 million t | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 1.72 million t | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 1.75 million t | +1.8% |
| 1966 | 1.80 million t | +3.0% |
| 1967 | 1.85 million t | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 1.90 million t | +3.0% |
| 1969 | 1.95 million t | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 1.99 million t | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 2.04 million t | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 2.07 million t | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 2.12 million t | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 2.18 million t | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 2.23 million t | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 2.31 million t | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 2.36 million t | +2.5% |
| 1978 | 2.42 million t | +2.6% |
| 1979 | 2.50 million t | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 2.55 million t | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 2.61 million t | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 2.81 million t | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 2.84 million t | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 2.88 million t | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 2.96 million t | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 3.08 million t | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 3.17 million t | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 3.23 million t | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 3.31 million t | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 3.43 million t | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 2.74 million t | -20.0% |
| 1992 | 2.71 million t | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 2.33 million t | -13.9% |
| 1994 | 2.49 million t | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 2.63 million t | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 2.37 million t | -9.9% |
| 1997 | 2.73 million t | +15.0% |
| 1998 | 3.02 million t | +10.6% |
| 1999 | 3.09 million t | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 3.16 million t | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 3.40 million t | +7.6% |
| 2002 | 3.70 million t | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 3.84 million t | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 4.12 million t | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 4.21 million t | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 4.77 million t | +13.2% |
| 2007 | 4.90 million t | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 5.09 million t | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 5.41 million t | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 5.66 million t | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 5.93 million t | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 6.17 million t | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 6.56 million t | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 6.82 million t | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 6.89 million t | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 7.02 million t | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 7.09 million t | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 7.13 million t | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 7.18 million t | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 6.83 million t | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 7.27 million t | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 7.46 million t | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 7.53 million t | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 7.88 million t | +4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.77 million t | 1.62 million t | 1.95 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.22 million t | 1.99 million t | 2.50 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.94 million t | 2.55 million t | 3.31 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.75 million t | 2.33 million t | 3.43 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.26 million t | 3.16 million t | 5.41 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.65 million t | 5.66 million t | 7.18 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.39 million t | 6.83 million t | 7.88 million t | 5 |
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- Cattle fat, unrendered — Production, annual growth rate 14.39 % change on previous year (2024)
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- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -1.88 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in Southern Asia?
- Beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in Southern Asia was 7.88 million 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 Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.88 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest beef and buffalo meat, primary — production recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.62 million t in 1961.
- How does Southern Asia rank for beef and buffalo meat, primary — production?
- Southern Asia ranks 10th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is beef and buffalo meat, primary — production rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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.