Cattle — Stocks in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Cattle — Stocks was 119,098 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cattle — Stocks in United Arab Emirates, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
In 2024, cattle — stocks in United Arab Emirates stood at 119,098 An. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cattle — stocks in United Arab Emirates peaked at 119,098 An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5,000 An, in 1961.
That places United Arab Emirates 186th out of 249 countries 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.
Cattle — Stocks in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,000 An | — |
| 1962 | 5,300 An | +6.0% |
| 1963 | 5,600 An | +5.7% |
| 1964 | 5,800 An | +3.6% |
| 1965 | 6,000 An | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 6,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 8,000 An | +33.3% |
| 1968 | 10,000 An | +25.0% |
| 1969 | 12,000 An | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 15,000 An | +25.0% |
| 1971 | 20,000 An | +33.3% |
| 1972 | 23,000 An | +15.0% |
| 1973 | 33,000 An | +43.5% |
| 1974 | 38,000 An | +15.2% |
| 1975 | 28,000 An | -26.3% |
| 1976 | 15,900 An | -43.2% |
| 1977 | 18,566 An | +16.8% |
| 1978 | 23,332 An | +25.7% |
| 1979 | 25,000 An | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 25,665 An | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 26,832 An | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 28,400 An | +5.8% |
| 1983 | 31,000 An | +9.2% |
| 1984 | 32,871 An | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 35,172 An | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 41,433 An | +17.8% |
| 1987 | 44,109 An | +6.5% |
| 1988 | 46,118 An | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 46,102 An | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 49,328 An | +7.0% |
| 1991 | 52,781 An | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 56,475 An | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 60,428 An | +7.0% |
| 1994 | 64,657 An | +7.0% |
| 1995 | 69,183 An | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 74,026 An | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 79,208 An | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 84,753 An | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 90,686 An | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 96,050 An | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 101,795 An | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 107,444 An | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 113,082 An | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 100,000 An | -11.6% |
| 2005 | 55,903 An | -44.1% |
| 2006 | 58,838 An | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 61,927 An | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 65,179 An | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 103,909 An | +59.4% |
| 2010 | 100,860 An | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 88,617 An | -12.1% |
| 2012 | 78,717 An | -11.2% |
| 2013 | 85,359 An | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 89,510 An | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 110,929 An | +23.9% |
| 2016 | 108,384 An | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 106,177 An | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 103,361 An | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 100,914 An | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 103,102 An | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 112,370 An | +9.0% |
| 2022 | 110,698 An | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 116,687 An | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 119,098 An | +2.1% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 119,098 An is below the median for high income countries, which is 546,476 An, 22% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 119,098 An is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 462,473 An, 26% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cattle — Stocks in United Arab Emirates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +59.4% | 65,179 An | 103,909 An |
| 2005 | -44.1% | 100,000 An | 55,903 An |
| 1976 | -43.2% | 28,000 An | 15,900 An |
| 1973 | +43.5% | 23,000 An | 33,000 An |
| 1975 | -26.3% | 38,000 An | 28,000 An |
| 1967 | +33.3% | 6,000 An | 8,000 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,078 An | 5,000 An | 12,000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 23,980 An | 15,000 An | 38,000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 35,770 An | 25,665 An | 46,118 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 68,152 An | 49,328 An | 90,686 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 86,413 An | 55,903 An | 113,082 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 97,283 An | 78,717 An | 110,929 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 112,391 An | 103,102 An | 119,098 An | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for United Arab Emirates
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 2.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0086 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.5232 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0347 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0077 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 386.83 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.73 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cattle — stocks in United Arab Emirates?
- Cattle — stocks in United Arab Emirates was 119,098 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cattle — stocks recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 119,098 An in 2024.
- What is the lowest cattle — stocks recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,000 An in 1961.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for cattle — stocks?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 186th out of 249 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cattle — stocks rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.