Chickens — Stocks in Africa
Africa: Chickens — Stocks was 2.50 million 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chickens — Stocks in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chickens — stocks in Africa is 2.50 million 1000 An, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 40.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chickens — stocks in Africa peaked at 2.50 million 1000 An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 274,192 1000 An, in 1961.
That places Africa 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.
Chickens — Stocks in Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 274,192 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 282,811 1000 An | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 291,999 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 1964 | 305,697 1000 An | +4.7% |
| 1965 | 316,566 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 330,798 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 1967 | 344,959 1000 An | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 359,179 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 1969 | 377,204 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 1970 | 395,259 1000 An | +4.8% |
| 1971 | 411,655 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 1972 | 426,893 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 445,093 1000 An | +4.3% |
| 1974 | 446,988 1000 An | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 465,414 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 1976 | 486,331 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 510,692 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 520,111 1000 An | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 539,200 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 556,254 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 576,856 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 606,127 1000 An | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 625,033 1000 An | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 655,643 1000 An | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 694,631 1000 An | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 737,320 1000 An | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 765,322 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 795,146 1000 An | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 822,401 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 907,890 1000 An | +10.4% |
| 1991 | 915,164 1000 An | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 935,292 1000 An | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 932,694 1000 An | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 964,195 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 1.03 million 1000 An | +6.8% |
| 1996 | 1.05 million 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 1.08 million 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 1.15 million 1000 An | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 1.19 million 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 1.19 million 1000 An | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 1.26 million 1000 An | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 1.31 million 1000 An | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 1.33 million 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 1.32 million 1000 An | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 1.32 million 1000 An | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 1.35 million 1000 An | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 1.43 million 1000 An | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 1.50 million 1000 An | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 1.58 million 1000 An | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 1.66 million 1000 An | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 1.65 million 1000 An | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 1.71 million 1000 An | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 1.72 million 1000 An | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 1.78 million 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 1.85 million 1000 An | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 1.93 million 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 2.00 million 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 2.08 million 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 2.15 million 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 2.22 million 1000 An | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 2.37 million 1000 An | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 2.41 million 1000 An | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 2.40 million 1000 An | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 2.50 million 1000 An | +4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 320,378 1000 An | 274,192 1000 An | 377,204 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 464,764 1000 An | 395,259 1000 An | 539,200 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 683,473 1000 An | 556,254 1000 An | 822,401 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.01 million 1000 An | 907,890 1000 An | 1.19 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.36 million 1000 An | 1.19 million 1000 An | 1.58 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.85 million 1000 An | 1.65 million 1000 An | 2.15 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.38 million 1000 An | 2.22 million 1000 An | 2.50 million 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More agriculture & rural data for Africa
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- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested 1.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Yield, annual 2.91 % change on previous year (2024)
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- Crops — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) 1.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other fruits, n.e.c. — Yield, annual growth rate 0.0363 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested, annual growth rate -0.94 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other fruits, n.e.c. — Production, annual growth rate 1.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production, annual growth rate 1.53 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chickens — stocks in Africa?
- Chickens — stocks in Africa was 2.50 million 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chickens — stocks recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.50 million 1000 An in 2024.
- What is the lowest chickens — stocks recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 274,192 1000 An in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for chickens — stocks?
- Africa ranks 10th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chickens — stocks rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Chickens — 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.