Global meat production in Ecuador
Ecuador: Global meat production was 1.04 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.04 million
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
51st
of 202 countries
All-time high
1.05 million
in 2023
All-time low
81,869
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Global meat production in Ecuador, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, global meat production in Ecuador stood at 1.04 million.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 24.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global meat production in Ecuador peaked at 1.05 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 81,869, in 1961.
Ecuador ranks 51st of 202 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Global meat production in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 81,869 | — |
| 1962 | 84,409 | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 83,025 | -1.6% |
| 1964 | 85,865 | +3.4% |
| 1965 | 90,254 | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 92,018 | +2.0% |
| 1967 | 93,740 | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 97,076 | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 101,126 | +4.2% |
| 1970 | 112,298 | +11.0% |
| 1971 | 106,622 | -5.1% |
| 1972 | 110,436 | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 112,898 | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 125,777 | +11.4% |
| 1975 | 132,143 | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 138,131 | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 146,385 | +6.0% |
| 1978 | 165,320 | +12.9% |
| 1979 | 174,787 | +5.7% |
| 1980 | 165,794 | -5.1% |
| 1981 | 163,968 | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 172,402 | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 180,371 | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 191,242 | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 209,102 | +9.3% |
| 1986 | 223,950 | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 223,864 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 233,236 | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 233,602 | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 253,267 | +8.4% |
| 1991 | 279,318 | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 289,213 | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 301,765 | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 326,732 | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 358,230 | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 421,094 | +17.5% |
| 1997 | 455,774 | +8.2% |
| 1998 | 385,899 | -15.3% |
| 1999 | 441,432 | +14.4% |
| 2000 | 497,282 | +12.7% |
| 2001 | 555,649 | +11.7% |
| 2002 | 535,313 | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 539,079 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 516,983 | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 504,832 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 596,979 | +18.3% |
| 2007 | 631,780 | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 616,694 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 674,716 | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 720,819 | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 742,668 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 720,783 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 776,996 | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 830,257 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 838,699 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 943,021 | +12.4% |
| 2017 | 924,338 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 911,286 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 948,732 | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 845,578 | -10.9% |
| 2021 | 840,447 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 984,104 | +17.1% |
| 2023 | 1.05 million | +6.7% |
| 2024 | 1.04 million | -1.4% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 1.04 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 286,984, 3.6× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 1.04 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 246,399, 4.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 89,931 | 81,869 | 101,126 | 9 |
| 1970s | 132,480 | 106,622 | 174,787 | 10 |
| 1980s | 199,753 | 163,968 | 233,602 | 10 |
| 1990s | 351,272 | 253,267 | 455,774 | 10 |
| 2000s | 566,931 | 497,282 | 674,716 | 10 |
| 2010s | 835,760 | 720,783 | 948,732 | 10 |
| 2020s | 951,104 | 840,447 | 1.05 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More agriculture & rural data for Ecuador
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0374 % 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 0.1315 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0159 % 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 0.3086 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.097 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 691.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4287 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is global meat production in Ecuador?
- Global meat production in Ecuador was 1.04 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global meat production recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 1.05 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest global meat production recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 81,869 in 1961.
- How does Ecuador rank for global meat production?
- Ecuador ranks 51st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is global meat production rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Global meat production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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