Cattle — Stocks in Eswatini
Eswatini: Cattle — Stocks was 652,513 An in 2024. ▬ Flat
Cattle — Stocks in Eswatini, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
In 2024, cattle — stocks in Eswatini stood at 652,513 An.
That represents a change of up 6.4% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cattle — stocks in Eswatini peaked at 752,775 An in 1992 and was at its lowest, 491,028 An, in 1966.
That places Eswatini 147th out of 249 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Cattle — Stocks in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 535,376 An | — |
| 1962 | 543,393 An | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 531,540 An | -2.2% |
| 1964 | 544,883 An | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 510,085 An | -6.4% |
| 1966 | 491,028 An | -3.7% |
| 1967 | 504,423 An | +2.7% |
| 1968 | 514,964 An | +2.1% |
| 1969 | 538,230 An | +4.5% |
| 1970 | 568,369 An | +5.6% |
| 1971 | 571,785 An | +0.6% |
| 1972 | 589,220 An | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 602,414 An | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 607,366 An | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 621,721 An | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 634,241 An | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 634,090 An | -0.0% |
| 1978 | 644,156 An | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 660,505 An | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 657,608 An | -0.4% |
| 1981 | 655,692 An | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 636,036 An | -3.0% |
| 1983 | 642,447 An | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 613,529 An | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 648,332 An | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 653,222 An | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 640,901 An | -1.9% |
| 1988 | 639,943 An | -0.1% |
| 1989 | 679,188 An | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 715,941 An | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 740,170 An | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 752,775 An | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 607,513 An | -19.3% |
| 1994 | 626,356 An | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 641,979 An | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 656,484 An | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 658,453 An | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 623,446 An | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 613,932 An | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 588,288 An | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 505,966 An | -14.0% |
| 2002 | 522,260 An | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 600,252 An | +14.9% |
| 2004 | 610,000 An | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 615,000 An | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 580,000 An | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 585,000 An | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 585,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 585,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 620,000 An | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 625,000 An | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 633,954 An | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 627,486 An | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 620,032 An | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 591,454 An | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 531,450 An | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 511,174 An | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 501,643 An | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 527,153 An | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 548,964 An | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 554,400 An | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 560,036 An | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 613,475 An | +9.5% |
| 2024 | 652,513 An | +6.4% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 652,513 An is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.66 million An, 25% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 652,513 An is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.41 million An, 27% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 523,769 An | 491,028 An | 544,883 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 613,387 An | 568,369 An | 660,505 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 646,690 An | 613,529 An | 679,188 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 663,705 An | 607,513 An | 752,775 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 577,677 An | 505,966 An | 615,000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 578,935 An | 501,643 An | 633,954 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 585,878 An | 548,964 An | 652,513 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More agriculture & rural data for Eswatini
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.1552 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1175 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.947 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0641 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 263.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4281 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cattle — stocks in Eswatini?
- Cattle — stocks in Eswatini was 652,513 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cattle — stocks recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 752,775 An in 1992.
- What is the lowest cattle — stocks recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 491,028 An in 1966.
- How does Eswatini rank for cattle — stocks?
- Eswatini ranks 147th out of 249 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cattle — stocks rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cattle — Stocks. 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.