Goats — Stocks in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Goats — Stocks was 807,401 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Goats — Stocks in Sierra Leone, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
In 2024, goats — stocks in Sierra Leone stood at 807,401 An.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goats — stocks in Sierra Leone peaked at 905,354 An in 2015 and was at its lowest, 80,000 An, in 1961.
Sierra Leone ranks 106th of 242 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goats — Stocks in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 80,000 An | — |
| 1962 | 81,000 An | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 82,000 An | +1.2% |
| 1964 | 84,000 An | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 86,000 An | +2.4% |
| 1966 | 88,000 An | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 92,000 An | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 95,000 An | +3.3% |
| 1969 | 98,000 An | +3.2% |
| 1970 | 102,000 An | +4.1% |
| 1971 | 105,000 An | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 109,000 An | +3.8% |
| 1973 | 113,000 An | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 117,000 An | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 121,000 An | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 125,000 An | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 129,000 An | +3.2% |
| 1978 | 134,000 An | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 135,000 An | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 136,000 An | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 137,000 An | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 138,000 An | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 139,000 An | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 140,000 An | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 141,000 An | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 142,000 An | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 143,000 An | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 145,000 An | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 146,900 An | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 148,800 An | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 150,700 An | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 158,200 An | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 165,800 An | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 173,000 An | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 180,000 An | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 185,000 An | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 190,000 An | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 195,000 An | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 200,000 An | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 200,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 153,540 An | -23.2% |
| 2002 | 184,248 An | +20.0% |
| 2003 | 221,098 An | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 265,317 An | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 318,381 An | +20.0% |
| 2006 | 382,057 An | +20.0% |
| 2007 | 458,468 An | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 550,162 An | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 730,000 An | +32.7% |
| 2010 | 803,000 An | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 883,300 An | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 895,000 An | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 896,000 An | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 900,000 An | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 905,354 An | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 900,000 An | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 812,906 An | -9.7% |
| 2018 | 855,593 An | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 877,604 An | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 890,441 An | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 835,522 An | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 825,639 An | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 816,608 An | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 807,401 An | -1.1% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 807,401 An is below the median for low income countries, which is 8.19 million An, 10% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 807,401 An is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.68 million An, 17% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Goats — Stocks in Sierra Leone changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +32.7% | 550,162 An | 730,000 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 87,333 An | 80,000 An | 98,000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 119,000 An | 102,000 An | 135,000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 140,790 An | 136,000 An | 146,900 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 174,650 An | 148,800 An | 200,000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 346,327 An | 153,540 An | 730,000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 872,876 An | 803,000 An | 905,354 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 835,122 An | 807,401 An | 890,441 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More agriculture & rural data for Sierra Leone
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1983 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4477 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2954 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 250 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goats — stocks in Sierra Leone?
- Goats — stocks in Sierra Leone was 807,401 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest goats — stocks recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 905,354 An in 2015.
- What is the lowest goats — stocks recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 80,000 An in 1961.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for goats — stocks?
- Sierra Leone ranks 106th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goats — stocks rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.