Goats — Stocks in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Goats — Stocks was 4.88 million An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Goats — Stocks in Zimbabwe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
In 2024, goats — stocks in Zimbabwe stood at 4.88 million An.
That represents a change of down 24.4% on the previous year and up 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goats — stocks in Zimbabwe peaked at 6.46 million An in 2023 and was at its lowest, 420,700 An, in 1961.
Zimbabwe ranks 53rd of 242 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goats — Stocks in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 420,700 An | — |
| 1962 | 449,730 An | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 500,000 An | +11.2% |
| 1964 | 600,000 An | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 700,000 An | +16.7% |
| 1966 | 807,000 An | +15.3% |
| 1967 | 882,000 An | +9.3% |
| 1968 | 1.04 million An | +18.3% |
| 1969 | 1.36 million An | +30.5% |
| 1970 | 1.58 million An | +16.1% |
| 1971 | 1.78 million An | +12.8% |
| 1972 | 1.91 million An | +6.9% |
| 1973 | 1.97 million An | +3.6% |
| 1974 | 2.00 million An | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 1.95 million An | -2.4% |
| 1976 | 1.77 million An | -9.2% |
| 1977 | 1.83 million An | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 1.94 million An | +6.3% |
| 1979 | 1.35 million An | -30.7% |
| 1980 | 982,000 An | -27.2% |
| 1981 | 1.24 million An | +26.6% |
| 1982 | 920,000 An | -26.0% |
| 1983 | 1.08 million An | +17.5% |
| 1984 | 1.51 million An | +39.4% |
| 1985 | 1.62 million An | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 1.99 million An | +22.3% |
| 1987 | 2.16 million An | +8.9% |
| 1988 | 2.32 million An | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 2.37 million An | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 2.54 million An | +7.3% |
| 1991 | 2.54 million An | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 2.54 million An | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 2.50 million An | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 2.58 million An | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 2.62 million An | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 2.71 million An | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 2.70 million An | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 2.75 million An | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 2.91 million An | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 3.20 million An | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 3.66 million An | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 3.38 million An | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 3.26 million An | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 3.10 million An | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 3.25 million An | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 3.27 million An | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 3.32 million An | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 3.17 million An | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 4.21 million An | +32.7% |
| 2010 | 4.67 million An | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 4.72 million An | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 4.90 million An | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 5.00 million An | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 4.24 million An | -15.1% |
| 2015 | 4.05 million An | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 3.39 million An | -16.2% |
| 2017 | 4.69 million An | +38.3% |
| 2018 | 5.05 million An | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 5.72 million An | +13.2% |
| 2020 | 5.55 million An | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 5.69 million An | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 6.17 million An | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 6.46 million An | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 4.88 million An | -24.4% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 4.88 million An is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.26 million An, 2.2× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 4.88 million An is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.68 million An, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 751,576 An | 420,700 An | 1.36 million An | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.81 million An | 1.35 million An | 2.00 million An | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.62 million An | 920,000 An | 2.37 million An | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.64 million An | 2.50 million An | 2.91 million An | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.38 million An | 3.10 million An | 4.21 million An | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.64 million An | 3.39 million An | 5.72 million An | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.75 million An | 4.88 million An | 6.46 million An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More agriculture & rural data for Zimbabwe
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1777 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2864 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8916 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 34.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0947 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 286.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8815 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goats — stocks in Zimbabwe?
- Goats — stocks in Zimbabwe was 4.88 million An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest goats — stocks recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 6.46 million An in 2023.
- What is the lowest goats — stocks recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 420,700 An in 1961.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for goats — stocks?
- Zimbabwe ranks 53rd out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goats — stocks rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.