Chickens — Stocks in South America
South America: Chickens — Stocks was 2.82 million 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chickens — Stocks in South America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
South America recorded 2.82 million 1000 An for chickens — stocks in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 22.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chickens — stocks in South America peaked at 2.82 million 1000 An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 259,302 1000 An, in 1961.
That places South America 8th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chickens — Stocks in South America, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 259,302 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 264,405 1000 An | +2.0% |
| 1963 | 268,095 1000 An | +1.4% |
| 1964 | 288,889 1000 An | +7.8% |
| 1965 | 287,730 1000 An | -0.4% |
| 1966 | 287,841 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 296,829 1000 An | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 313,313 1000 An | +5.6% |
| 1969 | 328,744 1000 An | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 342,361 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 1971 | 364,059 1000 An | +6.3% |
| 1972 | 410,837 1000 An | +12.8% |
| 1973 | 437,574 1000 An | +6.5% |
| 1974 | 456,072 1000 An | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 505,513 1000 An | +10.8% |
| 1976 | 550,110 1000 An | +8.8% |
| 1977 | 550,983 1000 An | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 563,999 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 1979 | 627,905 1000 An | +11.3% |
| 1980 | 726,648 1000 An | +15.7% |
| 1981 | 747,326 1000 An | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 774,448 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 733,430 1000 An | -5.3% |
| 1984 | 754,996 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 775,166 1000 An | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 831,921 1000 An | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 871,469 1000 An | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 873,782 1000 An | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 888,894 1000 An | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 915,730 1000 An | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 1.01 million 1000 An | +9.9% |
| 1992 | 1.07 million 1000 An | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 1.10 million 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 1.18 million 1000 An | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 1.25 million 1000 An | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 1.29 million 1000 An | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 1.35 million 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 1.40 million 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 1.47 million 1000 An | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 1.56 million 1000 An | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 1.63 million 1000 An | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 1.63 million 1000 An | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 1.67 million 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 1.72 million 1000 An | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 1.80 million 1000 An | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 1.82 million 1000 An | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 1.95 million 1000 An | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 2.10 million 1000 An | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 2.15 million 1000 An | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 2.23 million 1000 An | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 2.21 million 1000 An | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 2.22 million 1000 An | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 2.22 million 1000 An | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 2.31 million 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 2.36 million 1000 An | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 2.40 million 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 2.50 million 1000 An | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 2.56 million 1000 An | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 2.61 million 1000 An | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 2.66 million 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 2.75 million 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 2.79 million 1000 An | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 2.77 million 1000 An | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 2.82 million 1000 An | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 288,350 1000 An | 259,302 1000 An | 328,744 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 480,941 1000 An | 342,361 1000 An | 627,905 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 797,808 1000 An | 726,648 1000 An | 888,894 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.20 million 1000 An | 915,730 1000 An | 1.47 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.80 million 1000 An | 1.56 million 1000 An | 2.15 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.36 million 1000 An | 2.21 million 1000 An | 2.61 million 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.76 million 1000 An | 2.66 million 1000 An | 2.82 million 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 5 Pakistan 2.06 million 1000 An compare
- 6 Brazil 1.58 million 1000 An compare
- 7 USSR 1.12 million 1000 An compare
- 8 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1.03 million 1000 An compare
- 9 India 852,885 1000 An compare
- 10 Mexico 627,299 1000 An compare
- 11 Russian Federation 507,994 1000 An compare
- 11 Russia 507,994 1000 An compare
More agriculture & rural data for South America
- Vegetables Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 2.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Tomatoes — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) 3.94 % change on previous year (2024)
- Meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled (indigenous) — Gross 1.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 7.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cabbages — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) 0.6954 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -2.73 % change on previous year (2024)
- Non Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -6.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 7.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 3.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Vegetables and Fruit Primary — Gross Production Value (constant) 1.31 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chickens — stocks in South America?
- Chickens — stocks in South America was 2.82 million 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chickens — stocks recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 2.82 million 1000 An in 2024.
- What is the lowest chickens — stocks recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 259,302 1000 An in 1961.
- How does South America rank for chickens — stocks?
- South America ranks 8th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chickens — stocks rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South America 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.