Chickens — Stocks in Western Africa
Western Africa: Chickens — Stocks was 843,349 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chickens — Stocks in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chickens — stocks in Western Africa is 843,349 1000 An, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 66.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chickens — stocks in Western Africa peaked at 843,349 1000 An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 86,917 1000 An, in 1961.
Western Africa ranks 20th of 30 groups on this measure, 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 Western Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 86,917 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 91,040 1000 An | +4.7% |
| 1963 | 94,080 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 98,734 1000 An | +4.9% |
| 1965 | 103,060 1000 An | +4.4% |
| 1966 | 107,630 1000 An | +4.4% |
| 1967 | 111,726 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 115,947 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 120,498 1000 An | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 125,703 1000 An | +4.3% |
| 1971 | 129,942 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1972 | 133,216 1000 An | +2.5% |
| 1973 | 135,404 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 139,527 1000 An | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 146,646 1000 An | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 151,490 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 161,063 1000 An | +6.3% |
| 1978 | 167,030 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 172,979 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 178,185 1000 An | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 185,524 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 191,905 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 199,363 1000 An | +3.9% |
| 1984 | 208,824 1000 An | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 221,275 1000 An | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 236,320 1000 An | +6.8% |
| 1987 | 240,089 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 245,718 1000 An | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 253,721 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 261,154 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 1991 | 256,997 1000 An | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 258,249 1000 An | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 263,064 1000 An | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 264,859 1000 An | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 273,087 1000 An | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 280,367 1000 An | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 285,951 1000 An | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 294,644 1000 An | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 300,764 1000 An | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 293,512 1000 An | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 318,739 1000 An | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 335,269 1000 An | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 351,760 1000 An | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 363,716 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 379,756 1000 An | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 396,307 1000 An | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 421,398 1000 An | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 437,569 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 465,832 1000 An | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 501,472 1000 An | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 470,954 1000 An | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 491,084 1000 An | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 490,692 1000 An | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 506,216 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 535,128 1000 An | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 572,582 1000 An | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 609,918 1000 An | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 652,037 1000 An | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 687,663 1000 An | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 711,468 1000 An | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 749,680 1000 An | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 780,529 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 787,924 1000 An | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 843,349 1000 An | +7.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 103,292 1000 An | 86,917 1000 An | 120,498 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 146,300 1000 An | 125,703 1000 An | 172,979 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 216,092 1000 An | 178,185 1000 An | 253,721 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 273,914 1000 An | 256,997 1000 An | 300,764 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 376,386 1000 An | 293,512 1000 An | 465,832 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 551,775 1000 An | 470,954 1000 An | 687,663 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 774,590 1000 An | 711,468 1000 An | 843,349 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
More agriculture & rural data for Western Africa
- Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled (indigenous) — Gross Production 7.37 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Gross Production Value (constant) -1.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other fruits, n.e.c. — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 1.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production 6.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled (indigenous) — Gross Production Value 1.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Meat of goat, fresh or chilled (indigenous) — Gross Production Value 0.1771 % change on previous year (2024)
- Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 3.32 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -0.3876 % change on previous year (2024)
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 1.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Potatoes — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -3.71 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chickens — stocks in Western Africa?
- Chickens — stocks in Western Africa was 843,349 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chickens — stocks recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 843,349 1000 An in 2024.
- What is the lowest chickens — stocks recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 86,917 1000 An in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for chickens — stocks?
- Western Africa ranks 20th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chickens — stocks rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western 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.