Chickens — Stocks in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Chickens — Stocks was 1.51 million 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.51 million 1000 An
Change on year
up 1.9%
Rank
13th
of 30 groups
All-time high
1.53 million 1000 An
in 2017
All-time low
183,956 1000 An
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Chickens — Stocks in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.

Analysis

In 2024, chickens — stocks in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) stood at 1.51 million 1000 An.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chickens — stocks in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 1.53 million 1000 An in 2017 and was at its lowest, 183,956 1000 An, in 1961.

That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 13th 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 Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year

Annual values for Chickens — Stocks in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961 to 2024.
Year 1000 An Change
1961 183,956 1000 An —
1962 194,539 1000 An +5.8%
1963 204,430 1000 An +5.1%
1964 219,542 1000 An +7.4%
1965 233,239 1000 An +6.2%
1966 251,533 1000 An +7.8%
1967 267,962 1000 An +6.5%
1968 286,233 1000 An +6.8%
1969 302,359 1000 An +5.6%
1970 320,382 1000 An +6.0%
1971 322,749 1000 An +0.7%
1972 317,793 1000 An -1.5%
1973 317,159 1000 An -0.2%
1974 321,882 1000 An +1.5%
1975 332,201 1000 An +3.2%
1976 342,306 1000 An +3.0%
1977 341,921 1000 An -0.1%
1978 372,108 1000 An +8.8%
1979 383,902 1000 An +3.2%
1980 371,516 1000 An -3.2%
1981 386,663 1000 An +4.1%
1982 403,331 1000 An +4.3%
1983 415,834 1000 An +3.1%
1984 427,672 1000 An +2.8%
1985 453,692 1000 An +6.1%
1986 476,690 1000 An +5.1%
1987 483,563 1000 An +1.4%
1988 503,043 1000 An +4.0%
1989 497,638 1000 An -1.1%
1990 517,295 1000 An +4.0%
1991 522,331 1000 An +1.0%
1992 546,679 1000 An +4.7%
1993 540,486 1000 An -1.1%
1994 547,863 1000 An +1.4%
1995 565,228 1000 An +3.2%
1996 566,633 1000 An +0.2%
1997 579,766 1000 An +2.3%
1998 609,718 1000 An +5.2%
1999 628,514 1000 An +3.1%
2000 653,890 1000 An +4.0%
2001 707,728 1000 An +8.2%
2002 751,749 1000 An +6.2%
2003 779,151 1000 An +3.6%
2004 798,994 1000 An +2.5%
2005 826,942 1000 An +3.5%
2006 850,010 1000 An +2.8%
2007 905,451 1000 An +6.5%
2008 936,924 1000 An +3.5%
2009 1.00 million 1000 An +7.2%
2010 1.07 million 1000 An +6.6%
2011 1.12 million 1000 An +5.0%
2012 1.18 million 1000 An +5.1%
2013 1.23 million 1000 An +4.2%
2014 1.30 million 1000 An +5.8%
2015 1.41 million 1000 An +8.3%
2016 1.44 million 1000 An +1.8%
2017 1.53 million 1000 An +6.2%
2018 1.30 million 1000 An -15.0%
2019 1.31 million 1000 An +1.1%
2020 1.36 million 1000 An +3.8%
2021 1.43 million 1000 An +4.7%
2022 1.45 million 1000 An +1.5%
2023 1.48 million 1000 An +2.3%
2024 1.51 million 1000 An +1.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 238,199 1000 An 183,956 1000 An 302,359 1000 An 9
1970s 337,240 1000 An 317,159 1000 An 383,902 1000 An 10
1980s 441,964 1000 An 371,516 1000 An 503,043 1000 An 10
1990s 562,451 1000 An 517,295 1000 An 628,514 1000 An 10
2000s 821,558 1000 An 653,890 1000 An 1.00 million 1000 An 10
2010s 1.29 million 1000 An 1.07 million 1000 An 1.53 million 1000 An 10
2020s 1.45 million 1000 An 1.36 million 1000 An 1.51 million 1000 An 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 10 Mexico 627,299 1000 An compare
  2. 11 Russian Federation 507,994 1000 An compare
  3. 11 Russia 507,994 1000 An compare
  4. 13 Viet Nam 481,033 1000 An compare
  5. 14 Türkiye 379,627 1000 An compare
  6. 14 Turkey 379,627 1000 An compare
  7. 16 Bangladesh 327,777 1000 An compare

See the full ranking of 282 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is chickens — stocks in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Chickens — stocks in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 1.51 million 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest chickens — stocks recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 1.53 million 1000 An in 2017.
What is the lowest chickens — stocks recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 183,956 1000 An in 1961.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for chickens — stocks?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 13th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is chickens — stocks rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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

Indicator
Chickens — Stocks
Unit
1000 An
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
282 places, 16,113 data points, 1961–2024
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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.