Goats — Stocks in Malta
Malta: Goats — Stocks was 6,670 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Goats — Stocks in Malta, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
Malta recorded 6,670 An for goats — stocks in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 44.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goats — stocks in Malta peaked at 31,012 An in 1961 and was at its lowest, 4,598 An, in 2013.
That places Malta 220th out of 242 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goats — Stocks in Malta, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 31,012 An | — |
| 1962 | 30,500 An | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 30,308 An | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 29,179 An | -3.7% |
| 1965 | 25,982 An | -11.0% |
| 1966 | 24,924 An | -4.1% |
| 1967 | 23,430 An | -6.0% |
| 1968 | 20,164 An | -13.9% |
| 1969 | 18,650 An | -7.5% |
| 1970 | 17,132 An | -8.1% |
| 1971 | 15,747 An | -8.1% |
| 1972 | 14,002 An | -11.1% |
| 1973 | 12,964 An | -7.4% |
| 1974 | 10,818 An | -16.6% |
| 1975 | 10,523 An | -2.7% |
| 1976 | 9,701 An | -7.8% |
| 1977 | 8,756 An | -9.7% |
| 1978 | 7,210 An | -17.7% |
| 1979 | 6,455 An | -10.5% |
| 1980 | 5,949 An | -7.8% |
| 1981 | 5,105 An | -14.2% |
| 1982 | 5,064 An | -0.8% |
| 1983 | 4,869 An | -3.9% |
| 1984 | 5,000 An | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 5,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 5,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 5,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 5,100 An | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 5,260 An | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 6,200 An | +17.9% |
| 1991 | 6,800 An | +9.7% |
| 1992 | 7,200 An | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 7,700 An | +6.9% |
| 1994 | 8,700 An | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 9,183 An | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 9,050 An | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 8,500 An | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 7,500 An | -11.8% |
| 1999 | 6,500 An | -13.3% |
| 2000 | 5,000 An | -23.1% |
| 2001 | 4,800 An | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 4,938 An | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 5,163 An | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 5,374 An | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 5,635 An | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 6,272 An | +11.3% |
| 2007 | 5,828 An | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 6,227 An | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 5,983 An | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 5,110 An | -14.6% |
| 2011 | 4,938 An | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 4,847 An | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 4,598 An | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 4,627 An | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 4,937 An | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 4,971 An | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 5,160 An | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 5,730 An | +11.0% |
| 2019 | 5,590 An | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 5,530 An | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 5,640 An | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 6,520 An | +15.6% |
| 2023 | 6,560 An | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 6,670 An | +1.7% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 6,670 An is below the median for high income countries, which is 31,300 An, 21% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Malta's 6,670 An is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.25 million An, 1% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26,017 An | 18,650 An | 31,012 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,331 An | 6,455 An | 17,132 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,135 An | 4,869 An | 5,949 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,733 An | 6,200 An | 9,183 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,522 An | 4,800 An | 6,272 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,051 An | 4,598 An | 5,730 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,184 An | 5,530 An | 6,670 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 218 Martinique 8,100 An compare
- 219 Ireland 7,300 An compare
- 221 Sao Tome and Principe 6,201 An compare
- 221 Sao Tome and Principe 6,201 An compare
- 223 Seychelles 5,847 An compare
More agriculture & rural data for Malta
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -6.5 % 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 0.0121 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -6.5 % 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 0.0121 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0047 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 224.75 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.3 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goats — stocks in Malta?
- Goats — stocks in Malta was 6,670 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest goats — stocks recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 31,012 An in 1961.
- What is the lowest goats — stocks recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,598 An in 2013.
- How does Malta rank for goats — stocks?
- Malta ranks 220th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goats — stocks rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.