Chickens — Stocks in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Chickens — Stocks was 182,687 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chickens — Stocks in Southern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
Southern Africa recorded 182,687 1000 An for chickens — stocks in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chickens — stocks in Southern Africa peaked at 209,173 1000 An in 2011 and was at its lowest, 19,802 1000 An, in 1961.
That places Southern Africa 27th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chickens — Stocks in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 19,802 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 20,469 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 21,053 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 1964 | 21,678 1000 An | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 22,307 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 22,956 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 23,559 1000 An | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 24,163 1000 An | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 24,152 1000 An | -0.0% |
| 1970 | 24,830 1000 An | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 28,218 1000 An | +13.6% |
| 1972 | 31,511 1000 An | +11.7% |
| 1973 | 36,117 1000 An | +14.6% |
| 1974 | 27,358 1000 An | -24.3% |
| 1975 | 27,865 1000 An | +1.9% |
| 1976 | 29,002 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 30,077 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 31,293 1000 An | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 32,307 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 33,330 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 34,832 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 35,904 1000 An | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 35,918 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 37,532 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 1985 | 39,959 1000 An | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 42,413 1000 An | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 44,677 1000 An | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 47,279 1000 An | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 49,864 1000 An | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 92,939 1000 An | +86.4% |
| 1991 | 93,886 1000 An | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 93,192 1000 An | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 97,023 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 101,200 1000 An | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 107,832 1000 An | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 116,035 1000 An | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 121,438 1000 An | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 119,537 1000 An | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 126,156 1000 An | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 133,379 1000 An | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 145,555 1000 An | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 155,833 1000 An | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 152,293 1000 An | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 153,257 1000 An | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 129,601 1000 An | -15.4% |
| 2006 | 134,559 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 150,150 1000 An | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 178,853 1000 An | +19.1% |
| 2009 | 193,998 1000 An | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 206,316 1000 An | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 209,173 1000 An | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 208,846 1000 An | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 170,282 1000 An | -18.5% |
| 2014 | 167,901 1000 An | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 169,752 1000 An | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 170,813 1000 An | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 174,370 1000 An | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 178,369 1000 An | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 181,775 1000 An | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 184,879 1000 An | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 185,251 1000 An | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 182,757 1000 An | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 182,817 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 182,687 1000 An | -0.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chickens — Stocks in Southern 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 | +86.4% | 49,864 1000 An | 92,939 1000 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22,238 1000 An | 19,802 1000 An | 24,163 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 29,858 1000 An | 24,830 1000 An | 36,117 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 40,171 1000 An | 33,330 1000 An | 49,864 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 106,924 1000 An | 92,939 1000 An | 126,156 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 152,748 1000 An | 129,601 1000 An | 193,998 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 183,760 1000 An | 167,901 1000 An | 209,173 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 183,678 1000 An | 182,687 1000 An | 185,251 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
- 24 Nigeria 241,700 1000 An compare
- 25 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 233,689 1000 An compare
- 26 Morocco 233,000 1000 An compare
- 27 France 229,317 1000 An compare
- 28 Colombia 216,109 1000 An compare
- 29 Saudi Arabia 212,409 1000 An compare
- 30 Dominican Republic 211,723 1000 An compare
More agriculture & rural data for Southern Africa
- Chickens — Stocks, annual growth rate -0.0711 % change on previous year (2024)
- Goat fat, unrendered — Producing Animals/Slaughtered, annual growth -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Goat fat, unrendered — Production, annual growth rate -0.9002 % change on previous year (2024)
- Edible offal of sheep, fresh, chilled or frozen — Producing -0.8423 % change on previous year (2024)
- Edible offal of sheep, fresh, chilled or frozen — Production, annual 9.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Edible offal of goat, fresh, chilled or frozen — Producing -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Edible offal of goat, fresh, chilled or frozen — Production, annual 0.3452 % change on previous year (2024)
- Edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen — Producing -1.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen — Production, annual 6.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 7.23 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chickens — stocks in Southern Africa?
- Chickens — stocks in Southern Africa was 182,687 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chickens — stocks recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 209,173 1000 An in 2011.
- What is the lowest chickens — stocks recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,802 1000 An in 1961.
- How does Southern Africa rank for chickens — stocks?
- Southern Africa ranks 27th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chickens — stocks rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern 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.