Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Yield/Carcass Weight, annual growth in South America

South America: Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Yield/Carcass Weight, annual growth was -1.22 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-1.22 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 51.2%
Rank
27th
of 31 groups
All-time high
16.11 % change on previous year
in 2020
All-time low
-13.33 % change on previous year
in 2005
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Yield/Carcass Weight, annual growth in South America, 1962–2024

-1001020196219932024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

South America recorded -1.22 % change on previous year for beef and buffalo meat, primary — yield/carcass weight, annual growth in 2024.

The figure is down 51.2% on the previous year and down 109.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, beef and buffalo meat, primary — yield/carcass weight, annual growth in South America peaked at 16.11 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -13.33 % change on previous year, in 2005.

South America ranks 27th of 31 groups 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 — Yield/Carcass Weight, annual growth in South America, year by year

Annual values for Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Yield/Carcass Weight, annual growth rate in South America, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 -1.52 % change on previous year
1963 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1964 1.54 % change on previous year
1965 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1966 -0.505 % change on previous year
1967 -1.02 % change on previous year +101.0%
1968 -0.5128 % change on previous year -49.5%
1969 2.06 % change on previous year -502.1%
1970 -2.02 % change on previous year -198.0%
1971 0.5155 % change on previous year -125.5%
1972 2.05 % change on previous year +297.9%
1973 2.01 % change on previous year -2.0%
1974 -2.46 % change on previous year -222.5%
1975 -3.54 % change on previous year +43.5%
1976 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1977 -1.57 % change on previous year
1978 -0.5319 % change on previous year -66.1%
1979 0.5348 % change on previous year -200.5%
1980 2.13 % change on previous year +297.9%
1981 -0.5208 % change on previous year -124.5%
1982 -0.5236 % change on previous year +0.5%
1983 2.63 % change on previous year -602.6%
1984 -1.03 % change on previous year -139.0%
1985 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1986 0.5181 % change on previous year
1987 -1.03 % change on previous year -299.0%
1988 0.5208 % change on previous year -150.5%
1989 -0.5181 % change on previous year -199.5%
1990 2.08 % change on previous year -502.1%
1991 -1.53 % change on previous year -173.5%
1992 3.63 % change on previous year -337.0%
1993 -1 % change on previous year -127.6%
1994 4.55 % change on previous year -554.5%
1995 6.76 % change on previous year +48.8%
1996 2.26 % change on previous year -66.5%
1997 -3.98 % change on previous year -276.0%
1998 -4.15 % change on previous year +4.1%
1999 1.44 % change on previous year -134.8%
2000 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2001 -2.84 % change on previous year
2002 1.95 % change on previous year -168.6%
2003 -1.91 % change on previous year -198.1%
2004 2.44 % change on previous year -227.4%
2005 -13.33 % change on previous year -646.7%
2006 2.75 % change on previous year -120.6%
2007 -1.07 % change on previous year -138.9%
2008 -0.5405 % change on previous year -49.5%
2009 0.5435 % change on previous year -200.5%
2010 3.78 % change on previous year +596.2%
2011 -0.5208 % change on previous year -113.8%
2012 2.62 % change on previous year -602.6%
2013 4.08 % change on previous year +55.9%
2014 13.24 % change on previous year +224.3%
2015 -7.79 % change on previous year -158.9%
2016 -3.29 % change on previous year -57.8%
2017 1.46 % change on previous year -144.3%
2018 0.9569 % change on previous year -34.3%
2019 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2020 16.11 % change on previous year
2021 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2022 1.22 % change on previous year
2023 -0.8065 % change on previous year -165.9%
2024 -1.22 % change on previous year +51.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.0065 % change on previous year -1.52 % change on previous year 2.06 % change on previous year 8
1970s -0.501 % change on previous year -3.54 % change on previous year 2.05 % change on previous year 10
1980s 0.2179 % change on previous year -1.03 % change on previous year 2.63 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.01 % change on previous year -4.15 % change on previous year 6.76 % change on previous year 10
2000s -1.2 % change on previous year -13.33 % change on previous year 2.75 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.45 % change on previous year -7.79 % change on previous year 13.24 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.06 % change on previous year -1.22 % change on previous year 16.11 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 24 Nicaragua 4.66 % change on previous year compare
  2. 25 Egypt 4.27 % change on previous year compare
  3. 26 Angola 3.61 % change on previous year compare
  4. 27 Croatia 3.47 % change on previous year compare
  5. 28 Réunion 3.38 % change on previous year compare
  6. 29 Italy 3.31 % change on previous year compare
  7. 30 Vanuatu 3.3 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is beef and buffalo meat, primary — yield/carcass weight, annual growth in South America?
Beef and buffalo meat, primary — yield/carcass weight, annual growth in South America was -1.22 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest beef and buffalo meat, primary — yield/carcass weight, annual growth recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 16.11 % change on previous year in 2020.
What is the lowest beef and buffalo meat, primary — yield/carcass weight, annual growth recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was -13.33 % change on previous year in 2005.
How does South America rank for beef and buffalo meat, primary — yield/carcass weight, annual growth?
South America ranks 27th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is beef and buffalo meat, primary — yield/carcass weight, annual growth rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is down 109.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Yield/Carcass Weight, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Yield/Carcass Weight. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Yield/Carcass Weight, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
239 places, 13,648 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Yield/Carcass Weight. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.