Chickens — Stocks in New Zealand
New Zealand: Chickens — Stocks was 24,574 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chickens — Stocks in New Zealand, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
In 2024, chickens — stocks in New Zealand stood at 24,574 1000 An.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and up 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chickens — stocks in New Zealand peaked at 25,675 1000 An in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4,184 1000 An, in 1961.
That places New Zealand 116th out of 252 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.
Chickens — Stocks in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,184 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 4,500 1000 An | +7.6% |
| 1963 | 4,300 1000 An | -4.4% |
| 1964 | 4,500 1000 An | +4.7% |
| 1965 | 5,000 1000 An | +11.1% |
| 1966 | 5,296 1000 An | +5.9% |
| 1967 | 4,947 1000 An | -6.6% |
| 1968 | 5,250 1000 An | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 5,000 1000 An | -4.8% |
| 1970 | 5,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 4,800 1000 An | -4.0% |
| 1972 | 4,350 1000 An | -9.4% |
| 1973 | 5,941 1000 An | +36.6% |
| 1974 | 6,632 1000 An | +11.6% |
| 1975 | 7,139 1000 An | +7.6% |
| 1976 | 7,105 1000 An | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 7,591 1000 An | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 7,266 1000 An | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 6,416 1000 An | -11.7% |
| 1980 | 6,424 1000 An | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 7,233 1000 An | +12.6% |
| 1982 | 7,491 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 6,987 1000 An | -6.7% |
| 1984 | 7,339 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 1985 | 8,000 1000 An | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 8,200 1000 An | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 8,480 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 8,594 1000 An | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 8,700 1000 An | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 9,000 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 9,500 1000 An | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 9,600 1000 An | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 9,900 1000 An | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 12,000 1000 An | +21.2% |
| 1995 | 12,700 1000 An | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 12,000 1000 An | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 12,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 12,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 12,700 1000 An | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 13,000 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 13,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 20,908 1000 An | +60.8% |
| 2003 | 20,166 1000 An | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 18,677 1000 An | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 19,056 1000 An | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 17,243 1000 An | -9.5% |
| 2007 | 19,660 1000 An | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 19,733 1000 An | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 18,065 1000 An | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 18,525 1000 An | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 18,622 1000 An | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 19,097 1000 An | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 19,094 1000 An | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 20,278 1000 An | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 21,135 1000 An | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 22,744 1000 An | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 23,763 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 24,162 1000 An | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 24,721 1000 An | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 24,849 1000 An | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 25,675 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 24,756 1000 An | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 25,274 1000 An | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 24,574 1000 An | -2.8% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 24,574 1000 An is above the median for high income countries, which is 21,050 1000 An, 1.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 24,574 1000 An is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5,876 1000 An, 4.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chickens — Stocks in New Zealand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +60.8% | 13,000 1000 An | 20,908 1000 An |
| 1973 | +36.6% | 4,350 1000 An | 5,941 1000 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,775 1000 An | 4,184 1000 An | 5,296 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,224 1000 An | 4,350 1000 An | 7,591 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,745 1000 An | 6,424 1000 An | 8,700 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,140 1000 An | 9,000 1000 An | 12,700 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,951 1000 An | 13,000 1000 An | 20,908 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,214 1000 An | 18,525 1000 An | 24,721 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,026 1000 An | 24,574 1000 An | 25,675 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 113 United Arab Emirates 26,388 1000 An compare
- 114 Sweden 25,729 1000 An compare
- 115 Czechia 24,917 1000 An compare
- 117 Costa Rica 23,865 1000 An compare
- 118 Turkmenistan 21,489 1000 An compare
- 119 Brunei Darussalam 21,381 1000 An compare
- 119 Brunei 21,381 1000 An compare
More agriculture & rural data for New Zealand
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.54 % 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 0.1262 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.76 % 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 1.76 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -10.07 % change on previous year (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,976 current US$ per person (2023)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.275 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chickens — stocks in New Zealand?
- Chickens — stocks in New Zealand was 24,574 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chickens — stocks recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 25,675 1000 An in 2021.
- What is the lowest chickens — stocks recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,184 1000 An in 1961.
- How does New Zealand rank for chickens — stocks?
- New Zealand ranks 116th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chickens — stocks rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.