Hypothetical global meat demand in Portugal
Portugal: Hypothetical global meat demand was 803.69 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hypothetical global meat demand in Portugal, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hypothetical global meat demand in Portugal is 803.69 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hypothetical global meat demand in Portugal peaked at 803.69 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 61.72 million, in 1961.
That places Portugal 20th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 82.06 million | 61.72 million | 110.39 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 160.82 million | 116.34 million | 197.97 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 228.12 million | 199.52 million | 292.56 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 429.85 million | 332.27 million | 532.31 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 576.68 million | 531.85 million | 648.95 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 697.69 million | 656.89 million | 753.87 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 759.13 million | 716.41 million | 803.69 million | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Portugal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.79 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.0% (2025)
- Rural population 4.16 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.6% (2025)
- Rural population 38.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 1.96 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 1.96 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 191,630 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hypothetical global meat demand in Portugal?
- Hypothetical global meat demand in Portugal was 803.69 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hypothetical global meat demand recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 803.69 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest hypothetical global meat demand recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.72 million in 1961.
- How does Portugal rank for hypothetical global meat demand?
- Portugal ranks 20th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hypothetical global meat demand rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Hypothetical global meat demand. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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