Beef production in Estonia
Estonia: Beef production was 7,720 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Beef production in Estonia, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for beef production in Estonia is 7,720 tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 33 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, beef production in Estonia peaked at 45,362 tonnes in 1992 and was at its lowest, 7,720 tonnes, in 2024.
Estonia ranks 140th 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.
Beef production in Estonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 45,362 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 42,567 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1994 | 31,035 tonnes | -27.1% |
| 1995 | 25,776 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 1996 | 22,114 tonnes | -14.2% |
| 1997 | 18,983 tonnes | -14.2% |
| 1998 | 19,300 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 21,739 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2000 | 15,383 tonnes | -29.2% |
| 2001 | 14,159 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2002 | 16,508 tonnes | +16.6% |
| 2003 | 13,149 tonnes | -20.3% |
| 2004 | 15,242 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 2005 | 13,431 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 2006 | 14,829 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 15,422 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 14,277 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 14,172 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 12,926 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 12,187 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 12,275 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 11,481 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 9,800 tonnes | -14.6% |
| 2015 | 12,600 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 2016 | 14,800 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 2017 | 11,900 tonnes | -19.6% |
| 2018 | 9,760 tonnes | -18.0% |
| 2019 | 9,250 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 9,580 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 9,950 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 8,770 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 2023 | 7,950 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2024 | 7,720 tonnes | -2.9% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 7,720 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 42,740 tonnes, 18% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 7,720 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 86,510 tonnes, 9% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28,360 tonnes | 18,983 tonnes | 45,362 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 14,657 tonnes | 13,149 tonnes | 16,508 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,698 tonnes | 9,250 tonnes | 14,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,794 tonnes | 7,720 tonnes | 9,950 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More agriculture & rural data for Estonia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0165 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 566.81 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5048 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2928 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is beef production in Estonia?
- Beef production in Estonia was 7,720 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest beef production recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 45,362 tonnes in 1992.
- What is the lowest beef production recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,720 tonnes in 2024.
- How does Estonia rank for beef production?
- Estonia ranks 140th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is beef production rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Beef production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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