Goats — Stocks in Malawi
Malawi: Goats — Stocks was 13.79 million An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Goats — Stocks in Malawi, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
In 2024, goats — stocks in Malawi stood at 13.79 million An. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 134.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goats — stocks in Malawi peaked at 13.79 million An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 438,488 An, in 1963.
That places Malawi 25th out of 242 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goats — Stocks in Malawi, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 529,458 An | — |
| 1962 | 493,184 An | -6.9% |
| 1963 | 438,488 An | -11.1% |
| 1964 | 480,295 An | +9.5% |
| 1965 | 464,548 An | -3.3% |
| 1966 | 464,548 An | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 626,121 An | +34.8% |
| 1968 | 665,007 An | +6.2% |
| 1969 | 616,961 An | -7.2% |
| 1970 | 599,393 An | -2.8% |
| 1971 | 639,079 An | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 629,901 An | -1.4% |
| 1973 | 565,580 An | -10.2% |
| 1974 | 677,089 An | +19.7% |
| 1975 | 693,374 An | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 739,088 An | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 834,586 An | +12.9% |
| 1978 | 794,438 An | -4.8% |
| 1979 | 655,084 An | -17.5% |
| 1980 | 650,203 An | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 718,154 An | +10.5% |
| 1982 | 760,947 An | +6.0% |
| 1983 | 631,071 An | -17.1% |
| 1984 | 738,547 An | +17.0% |
| 1985 | 799,094 An | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 789,300 An | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 857,410 An | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 850,000 An | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 850,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 853,324 An | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 848,716 An | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 942,296 An | +11.0% |
| 1993 | 977,126 An | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 856,314 An | -12.4% |
| 1995 | 843,362 An | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 1.26 million An | +49.1% |
| 1997 | 1.57 million An | +24.6% |
| 1998 | 1.60 million An | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 1.43 million An | -10.7% |
| 2000 | 1.69 million An | +18.4% |
| 2001 | 1.67 million An | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 1.66 million An | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 1.72 million An | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 1.92 million An | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 1.96 million An | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 2.30 million An | +17.4% |
| 2007 | 2.72 million An | +18.2% |
| 2008 | 3.11 million An | +14.2% |
| 2009 | 3.48 million An | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 3.89 million An | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 4.44 million An | +14.1% |
| 2012 | 4.93 million An | +11.0% |
| 2013 | 5.36 million An | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 5.88 million An | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 6.55 million An | +11.3% |
| 2016 | 7.35 million An | +12.3% |
| 2017 | 7.72 million An | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 8.37 million An | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 10.03 million An | +19.8% |
| 2020 | 10.73 million An | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 11.10 million An | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 12.24 million An | +10.2% |
| 2023 | 12.99 million An | +6.2% |
| 2024 | 13.79 million An | +6.1% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 13.79 million An is above the median for low income countries, which is 8.19 million An, 1.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 13.79 million An is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.68 million An, 2.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 530,957 An | 438,488 An | 665,007 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 682,761 An | 565,580 An | 834,586 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 764,473 An | 631,071 An | 857,410 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.12 million An | 843,362 An | 1.60 million An | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.22 million An | 1.66 million An | 3.48 million An | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.45 million An | 3.89 million An | 10.03 million An | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.17 million An | 10.73 million An | 13.79 million An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More agriculture & rural data for Malawi
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1965 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.7718 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2798 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 24.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3003 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 201.66 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.19 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goats — stocks in Malawi?
- Goats — stocks in Malawi was 13.79 million An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest goats — stocks recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 13.79 million An in 2024.
- What is the lowest goats — stocks recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 438,488 An in 1963.
- How does Malawi rank for goats — stocks?
- Malawi ranks 25th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goats — stocks rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 134.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Goats — 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.