Goat fat, unrendered — Production in Western Africa
Western Africa: Goat fat, unrendered — Production was 12,751 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Goat fat, unrendered — Production in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for goat fat, unrendered — production in Western Africa is 12,751 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goat fat, unrendered — production in Western Africa peaked at 12,852 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,620 t, in 1961.
That places Western Africa 11th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goat fat, unrendered — Production in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,620 t | — |
| 1962 | 1,680 t | +3.7% |
| 1963 | 1,816 t | +8.1% |
| 1964 | 1,889 t | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 2,003 t | +6.0% |
| 1966 | 2,086 t | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 2,207 t | +5.8% |
| 1968 | 2,324 t | +5.3% |
| 1969 | 2,479 t | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 2,593 t | +4.6% |
| 1971 | 2,541 t | -2.0% |
| 1972 | 2,483 t | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 2,119 t | -14.6% |
| 1974 | 2,290 t | +8.1% |
| 1975 | 2,616 t | +14.2% |
| 1976 | 2,842 t | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 3,232 t | +13.7% |
| 1978 | 3,644 t | +12.7% |
| 1979 | 3,860 t | +5.9% |
| 1980 | 4,105 t | +6.3% |
| 1981 | 4,263 t | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 4,542 t | +6.6% |
| 1983 | 4,704 t | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 4,370 t | -7.1% |
| 1985 | 4,308 t | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 4,765 t | +10.6% |
| 1987 | 5,042 t | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 5,431 t | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 5,896 t | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 5,880 t | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 5,417 t | -7.9% |
| 1992 | 5,474 t | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 5,659 t | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 6,027 t | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 6,404 t | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 6,843 t | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 7,242 t | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 7,606 t | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 8,000 t | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 8,100 t | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 8,619 t | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 8,654 t | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 9,010 t | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 9,286 t | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 9,519 t | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 9,838 t | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 10,061 t | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 10,298 t | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 10,612 t | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 10,882 t | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 9,246 t | -15.0% |
| 2012 | 9,577 t | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 10,267 t | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 10,208 t | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 10,599 t | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 10,715 t | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 11,120 t | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 11,676 t | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 12,019 t | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 11,949 t | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 12,124 t | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 12,852 t | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 12,831 t | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 12,751 t | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,011 t | 1,620 t | 2,479 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,822 t | 2,119 t | 3,860 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,743 t | 4,105 t | 5,896 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,455 t | 5,417 t | 8,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,400 t | 8,100 t | 10,612 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,631 t | 9,246 t | 12,019 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,501 t | 11,949 t | 12,852 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is goat fat, unrendered — production in Western Africa?
- Goat fat, unrendered — production in Western Africa was 12,751 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest goat fat, unrendered — production recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 12,852 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest goat fat, unrendered — production recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,620 t in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for goat fat, unrendered — production?
- Western Africa ranks 11th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is goat fat, unrendered — production rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. 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 Goat fat, unrendered — Production. 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.