Chickens — Stocks in Ghana
Ghana: Chickens — Stocks was 94,284 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chickens — Stocks in Ghana, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
In 2024, chickens — stocks in Ghana stood at 94,284 1000 An. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 37.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chickens — stocks in Ghana peaked at 94,284 1000 An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5,995 1000 An, in 1961.
Ghana ranks 56th of 252 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chickens — Stocks in Ghana, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,995 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 6,005 1000 An | +0.2% |
| 1963 | 6,159 1000 An | +2.6% |
| 1964 | 7,020 1000 An | +14.0% |
| 1965 | 7,935 1000 An | +13.0% |
| 1966 | 8,550 1000 An | +7.8% |
| 1967 | 9,065 1000 An | +6.0% |
| 1968 | 9,500 1000 An | +4.8% |
| 1969 | 10,000 1000 An | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 10,823 1000 An | +8.2% |
| 1971 | 10,823 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 11,279 1000 An | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 11,480 1000 An | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 10,899 1000 An | -5.1% |
| 1975 | 11,003 1000 An | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 10,420 1000 An | -5.3% |
| 1977 | 13,560 1000 An | +30.1% |
| 1978 | 13,240 1000 An | -2.4% |
| 1979 | 12,384 1000 An | -6.5% |
| 1980 | 11,500 1000 An | -7.1% |
| 1981 | 10,500 1000 An | -8.7% |
| 1982 | 9,000 1000 An | -14.3% |
| 1983 | 8,000 1000 An | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 7,500 1000 An | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 7,000 1000 An | -6.7% |
| 1986 | 6,419 1000 An | -8.3% |
| 1987 | 8,214 1000 An | +28.0% |
| 1988 | 8,040 1000 An | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 8,787 1000 An | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 9,686 1000 An | +10.2% |
| 1991 | 10,572 1000 An | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 11,232 1000 An | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 12,170 1000 An | +8.4% |
| 1994 | 12,289 1000 An | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 13,083 1000 An | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 14,589 1000 An | +11.5% |
| 1997 | 15,888 1000 An | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 17,302 1000 An | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 18,810 1000 An | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 20,472 1000 An | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 22,032 1000 An | +7.6% |
| 2002 | 24,251 1000 An | +10.1% |
| 2003 | 26,395 1000 An | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 29,500 1000 An | +11.8% |
| 2005 | 28,386 1000 An | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 34,030 1000 An | +19.9% |
| 2007 | 37,038 1000 An | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 39,816 1000 An | +7.5% |
| 2009 | 43,320 1000 An | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 47,752 1000 An | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 52,575 1000 An | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 57,885 1000 An | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 63,732 1000 An | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 68,511 1000 An | +7.5% |
| 2015 | 71,594 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 73,885 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 75,363 1000 An | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 81,955 1000 An | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 89,210 1000 An | +8.9% |
| 2020 | 81,769 1000 An | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 81,487 1000 An | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 80,972 1000 An | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 93,202 1000 An | +15.1% |
| 2024 | 94,284 1000 An | +1.2% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 94,284 1000 An is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37,362 1000 An, 2.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 94,284 1000 An is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18,572 1000 An, 5.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,803 1000 An | 5,995 1000 An | 10,000 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,591 1000 An | 10,420 1000 An | 13,560 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,496 1000 An | 6,419 1000 An | 11,500 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,562 1000 An | 9,686 1000 An | 18,810 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 30,524 1000 An | 20,472 1000 An | 43,320 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 68,246 1000 An | 47,752 1000 An | 89,210 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 86,343 1000 An | 80,972 1000 An | 94,284 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 53 Senegal 105,490 1000 An compare
- 54 China, Taiwan Province of 104,881 1000 An compare
- 55 Tunisia 102,062 1000 An compare
- 57 Uzbekistan 89,856 1000 An compare
- 57 Uzbekistan 89,856 1000 An compare
- 59 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 89,231 1000 An compare
More agriculture & rural data for Ghana
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2165 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6967 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3693 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 41.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2128 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 692.99 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4821 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chickens — stocks in Ghana?
- Chickens — stocks in Ghana was 94,284 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chickens — stocks recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 94,284 1000 An in 2024.
- What is the lowest chickens — stocks recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,995 1000 An in 1961.
- How does Ghana rank for chickens — stocks?
- Ghana ranks 56th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chickens — stocks rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.