Global meat production in Turkey
Turkey: Global meat production was 4.68 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.68 million
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
18th
of 202 countries
All-time high
4.77 million
in 2023
All-time low
465,039
in 1964
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Global meat production in Turkey, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, global meat production in Turkey stood at 4.68 million.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and up 52.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global meat production in Turkey peaked at 4.77 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 465,039, in 1964.
Turkey ranks 18th 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 Turkey, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 477,924 | — |
| 1962 | 475,556 | -0.5% |
| 1963 | 477,409 | +0.4% |
| 1964 | 465,039 | -2.6% |
| 1965 | 480,276 | +3.3% |
| 1966 | 501,258 | +4.4% |
| 1967 | 490,882 | -2.1% |
| 1968 | 506,133 | +3.1% |
| 1969 | 560,183 | +10.7% |
| 1970 | 571,695 | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 579,717 | +1.4% |
| 1972 | 576,739 | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 601,033 | +4.2% |
| 1974 | 654,604 | +8.9% |
| 1975 | 734,163 | +12.2% |
| 1976 | 713,339 | -2.8% |
| 1977 | 727,715 | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 737,802 | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 663,339 | -10.1% |
| 1980 | 687,683 | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 790,183 | +14.9% |
| 1982 | 821,439 | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 792,449 | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 1.07 million | +34.7% |
| 1985 | 1.00 million | -6.1% |
| 1986 | 1.17 million | +16.7% |
| 1987 | 1.08 million | -7.9% |
| 1988 | 1.09 million | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 1.15 million | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 1.16 million | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 884,524 | -23.8% |
| 1992 | 891,782 | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 896,409 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 960,088 | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 717,056 | -25.3% |
| 1996 | 848,207 | +18.3% |
| 1997 | 997,739 | +17.6% |
| 1998 | 1.03 million | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 1.13 million | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 1.16 million | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 1.42 million | +22.2% |
| 2002 | 1.51 million | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 1.67 million | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 1.66 million | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 1.72 million | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 1.70 million | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 1.90 million | +12.1% |
| 2008 | 1.96 million | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 2.18 million | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 2.36 million | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 2.62 million | +11.1% |
| 2012 | 2.84 million | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 2.90 million | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 3.07 million | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 3.15 million | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 3.23 million | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 3.64 million | +12.4% |
| 2018 | 3.89 million | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 3.94 million | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 3.99 million | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 4.26 million | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 4.67 million | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 4.77 million | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 4.68 million | -1.9% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 4.68 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 286,984, 16.3× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 4.68 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 452,315, 10.3× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 492,740 | 465,039 | 560,183 | 9 |
| 1970s | 656,015 | 571,695 | 737,802 | 10 |
| 1980s | 965,142 | 687,683 | 1.17 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 951,646 | 717,056 | 1.16 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.69 million | 1.16 million | 2.18 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.17 million | 2.36 million | 3.94 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.47 million | 3.99 million | 4.77 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More agriculture & rural data for Turkey
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.7244 % 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 0.2821 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4505 % 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 0.4523 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0521 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 968.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9904 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is global meat production in Turkey?
- Global meat production in Turkey was 4.68 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global meat production recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 4.77 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest global meat production recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 465,039 in 1964.
- How does Turkey rank for global meat production?
- Turkey ranks 18th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is global meat production rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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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