Chickens — Stocks in China
China: Chickens — Stocks was 5.35 million 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chickens — Stocks in China, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
China recorded 5.35 million 1000 An for chickens — stocks in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chickens — stocks in China peaked at 5.35 million 1000 An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 540,850 1000 An, in 1961.
China ranks 1st of 252 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chickens — Stocks in China, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 540,850 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 554,423 1000 An | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 570,972 1000 An | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 586,801 1000 An | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 590,895 1000 An | +0.7% |
| 1966 | 599,261 1000 An | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 607,553 1000 An | +1.4% |
| 1968 | 615,798 1000 An | +1.4% |
| 1969 | 627,882 1000 An | +2.0% |
| 1970 | 640,631 1000 An | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 651,052 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 674,403 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 683,094 1000 An | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 705,947 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 711,191 1000 An | +0.7% |
| 1976 | 758,122 1000 An | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 777,491 1000 An | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 820,365 1000 An | +5.5% |
| 1979 | 849,693 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 921,146 1000 An | +8.4% |
| 1981 | 968,131 1000 An | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 1.03 million 1000 An | +6.5% |
| 1983 | 1.12 million 1000 An | +8.2% |
| 1984 | 1.19 million 1000 An | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 1.27 million 1000 An | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 1.44 million 1000 An | +13.3% |
| 1987 | 1.64 million 1000 An | +14.5% |
| 1988 | 1.85 million 1000 An | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 1.98 million 1000 An | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 2.08 million 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 2.31 million 1000 An | +10.8% |
| 1992 | 2.44 million 1000 An | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 2.70 million 1000 An | +10.4% |
| 1994 | 3.00 million 1000 An | +11.3% |
| 1995 | 3.14 million 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 3.47 million 1000 An | +10.7% |
| 1997 | 3.98 million 1000 An | +14.7% |
| 1998 | 3.12 million 1000 An | -21.7% |
| 1999 | 3.42 million 1000 An | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 3.62 million 1000 An | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 3.77 million 1000 An | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 4.10 million 1000 An | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 3.98 million 1000 An | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 4.21 million 1000 An | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 4.45 million 1000 An | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 4.45 million 1000 An | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 4.71 million 1000 An | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 5.03 million 1000 An | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 5.22 million 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 5.30 million 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 4.71 million 1000 An | -11.2% |
| 2012 | 4.92 million 1000 An | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 4.84 million 1000 An | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 4.63 million 1000 An | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 4.79 million 1000 An | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 4.97 million 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 5.13 million 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 5.23 million 1000 An | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 5.28 million 1000 An | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 5.31 million 1000 An | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 5.32 million 1000 An | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 5.30 million 1000 An | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 5.33 million 1000 An | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 5.35 million 1000 An | +0.5% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 5.35 million 1000 An is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18,904 1000 An, 283.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- China's 5.35 million 1000 An is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5,876 1000 An, 911.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 588,271 1000 An | 540,850 1000 An | 627,882 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 727,199 1000 An | 640,631 1000 An | 849,693 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.34 million 1000 An | 921,146 1000 An | 1.98 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.97 million 1000 An | 2.08 million 1000 An | 3.98 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.35 million 1000 An | 3.62 million 1000 An | 5.22 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.98 million 1000 An | 4.63 million 1000 An | 5.30 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.32 million 1000 An | 5.30 million 1000 An | 5.35 million 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More agriculture & rural data for China
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0314 % 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 0.0951 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0082 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3742 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0666 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 923.03 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.48 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chickens — stocks in China?
- Chickens — stocks in China was 5.35 million 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chickens — stocks recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 5.35 million 1000 An in 2024.
- What is the lowest chickens — stocks recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 540,850 1000 An in 1961.
- How does China rank for chickens — stocks?
- China ranks 1st out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chickens — stocks rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.