Global meat production in Spain
Spain: Global meat production was 7.56 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.56 million
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
8th
of 202 countries
All-time high
7.65 million
in 2021
All-time low
659,863
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Global meat production in Spain, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, global meat production in Spain stood at 7.56 million.
The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global meat production in Spain peaked at 7.65 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 659,863, in 1961.
Spain ranks 8th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Global meat production in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 659,863 | — |
| 1962 | 679,673 | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 830,007 | +22.1% |
| 1964 | 932,133 | +12.3% |
| 1965 | 861,616 | -7.6% |
| 1966 | 1.05 million | +21.6% |
| 1967 | 1.16 million | +11.2% |
| 1968 | 1.19 million | +2.0% |
| 1969 | 1.26 million | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 1.49 million | +18.7% |
| 1971 | 1.47 million | -1.6% |
| 1972 | 1.51 million | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 1.76 million | +16.4% |
| 1974 | 1.95 million | +11.0% |
| 1975 | 1.90 million | -2.7% |
| 1976 | 2.02 million | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 2.16 million | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 2.22 million | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 2.35 million | +5.6% |
| 1980 | 2.64 million | +12.6% |
| 1981 | 2.81 million | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 2.90 million | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 2.88 million | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 2.92 million | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 2.92 million | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 2.91 million | -0.3% |
| 1987 | 3.06 million | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 3.33 million | +9.0% |
| 1989 | 3.31 million | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 3.47 million | +4.8% |
| 1991 | 3.60 million | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 3.65 million | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 3.77 million | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 3.84 million | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 3.98 million | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 4.18 million | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 4.28 million | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 4.84 million | +13.0% |
| 1999 | 4.91 million | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 4.92 million | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 5.06 million | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 5.35 million | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 5.48 million | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 5.23 million | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 5.31 million | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 5.31 million | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 5.52 million | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 5.50 million | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 5.31 million | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 5.45 million | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 5.66 million | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 5.65 million | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 5.51 million | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 5.72 million | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 6.06 million | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 6.55 million | +8.1% |
| 2017 | 6.67 million | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 6.96 million | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 7.16 million | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 7.50 million | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 7.65 million | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 7.56 million | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 7.36 million | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 7.56 million | +2.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 7.56 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 301,415, 25.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Spain's 7.56 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 452,315, 16.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 957,550 | 659,863 | 1.26 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.88 million | 1.47 million | 2.35 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.97 million | 2.64 million | 3.33 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.05 million | 3.47 million | 4.91 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.30 million | 4.92 million | 5.52 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.14 million | 5.45 million | 7.16 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.53 million | 7.36 million | 7.65 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More agriculture & rural data for Spain
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0816 % 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 0.3372 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3681 % 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 0.5425 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0268 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,036 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0113 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is global meat production in Spain?
- Global meat production in Spain was 7.56 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global meat production recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 7.65 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest global meat production recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 659,863 in 1961.
- How does Spain rank for global meat production?
- Spain ranks 8th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is global meat production rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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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