Chickens — Stocks in South Africa
South Africa: Chickens — Stocks was 175,199 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chickens — Stocks in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 175,199 1000 An for chickens — stocks in 2024.
The figure is up 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chickens — stocks in South Africa peaked at 200,000 1000 An in 2011 and was at its lowest, 18,500 1000 An, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 37th 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18,500 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 19,000 1000 An | +2.7% |
| 1963 | 19,500 1000 An | +2.6% |
| 1964 | 20,000 1000 An | +2.6% |
| 1965 | 20,500 1000 An | +2.5% |
| 1966 | 21,000 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 21,500 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 22,000 1000 An | +2.3% |
| 1969 | 22,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 22,500 1000 An | +2.3% |
| 1971 | 26,000 1000 An | +15.6% |
| 1972 | 29,000 1000 An | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 33,500 1000 An | +15.5% |
| 1974 | 24,600 1000 An | -26.6% |
| 1975 | 25,000 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 26,000 1000 An | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 27,000 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 1978 | 28,000 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 29,000 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 30,000 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 31,000 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 31,500 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 32,000 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 34,000 1000 An | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 36,000 1000 An | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 38,000 1000 An | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 40,000 1000 An | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 42,000 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 44,000 1000 An | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 87,000 1000 An | +97.7% |
| 1991 | 88,000 1000 An | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 88,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 92,000 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 95,000 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 100,000 1000 An | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 110,000 1000 An | +10.0% |
| 1997 | 115,000 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 113,000 1000 An | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 119,000 1000 An | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 126,000 1000 An | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 138,000 1000 An | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 148,000 1000 An | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 144,000 1000 An | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 145,000 1000 An | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 121,000 1000 An | -16.6% |
| 2006 | 125,840 1000 An | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 141,000 1000 An | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 170,000 1000 An | +20.6% |
| 2009 | 185,000 1000 An | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 197,000 1000 An | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 200,000 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 200,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 161,600 1000 An | -19.2% |
| 2014 | 160,700 1000 An | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 162,000 1000 An | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 163,870 1000 An | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 167,033 1000 An | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 171,063 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 174,303 1000 An | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 177,524 1000 An | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 177,561 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 175,203 1000 An | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 175,215 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 175,199 1000 An | -0.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 175,199 1000 An is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18,904 1000 An, 9.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 175,199 1000 An is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18,572 1000 An, 9.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chickens — Stocks in South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +97.7% | 44,000 1000 An | 87,000 1000 An |
| 1974 | -26.6% | 33,500 1000 An | 24,600 1000 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,444 1000 An | 18,500 1000 An | 22,000 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 27,060 1000 An | 22,500 1000 An | 33,500 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 35,850 1000 An | 30,000 1000 An | 44,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 100,700 1000 An | 87,000 1000 An | 119,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 144,384 1000 An | 121,000 1000 An | 185,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 175,757 1000 An | 160,700 1000 An | 200,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 176,140 1000 An | 175,199 1000 An | 177,561 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.1917 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.49 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chickens — stocks in South Africa?
- Chickens — stocks in South Africa was 175,199 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chickens — stocks recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 200,000 1000 An in 2011.
- What is the lowest chickens — stocks recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,500 1000 An in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for chickens — stocks?
- South Africa ranks 37th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chickens — stocks rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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.