Land animals slaughtered for meat in Iraq
Iraq: Land animals slaughtered for meat was 142.68 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
142.68 million
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
59th
of 199 countries
All-time high
268.23 million
in 1989
All-time low
3.90 million
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Land animals slaughtered for meat in Iraq, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, land animals slaughtered for meat in Iraq stood at 142.68 million.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 144.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land animals slaughtered for meat in Iraq peaked at 268.23 million in 1989 and was at its lowest, 3.90 million, in 1961.
That places Iraq 59th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land animals slaughtered for meat in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.90 million | — |
| 1962 | 4.10 million | +5.1% |
| 1963 | 4.50 million | +9.8% |
| 1964 | 5.40 million | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 5.80 million | +7.4% |
| 1966 | 7.00 million | +20.7% |
| 1967 | 10.00 million | +42.9% |
| 1968 | 13.00 million | +30.0% |
| 1969 | 15.00 million | +15.4% |
| 1970 | 18.00 million | +20.0% |
| 1971 | 20.00 million | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 24.00 million | +20.0% |
| 1973 | 27.00 million | +12.5% |
| 1974 | 29.00 million | +7.4% |
| 1975 | 29.00 million | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 29.60 million | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 31.00 million | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 42.10 million | +35.8% |
| 1979 | 45.70 million | +8.6% |
| 1980 | 57.80 million | +26.5% |
| 1981 | 64.60 million | +11.8% |
| 1982 | 154.68 million | +139.4% |
| 1983 | 112.50 million | -27.3% |
| 1984 | 160.05 million | +42.3% |
| 1985 | 189.95 million | +18.7% |
| 1986 | 198.48 million | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 200.77 million | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 209.85 million | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 268.23 million | +27.8% |
| 1990 | 192.28 million | -28.3% |
| 1991 | 8.89 million | -95.4% |
| 1992 | 24.44 million | +174.9% |
| 1993 | 22.34 million | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 34.00 million | +52.2% |
| 1995 | 37.00 million | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 38.00 million | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 33.00 million | -13.2% |
| 1998 | 28.00 million | -15.2% |
| 1999 | 40.83 million | +45.8% |
| 2000 | 59.20 million | +45.0% |
| 2001 | 70.30 million | +18.8% |
| 2002 | 95.00 million | +35.1% |
| 2003 | 25.00 million | -73.7% |
| 2004 | 46.00 million | +84.0% |
| 2005 | 85.00 million | +84.8% |
| 2006 | 60.00 million | -29.4% |
| 2007 | 81.00 million | +35.0% |
| 2008 | 49.00 million | -39.5% |
| 2009 | 34.08 million | -30.4% |
| 2010 | 52.81 million | +54.9% |
| 2011 | 72.63 million | +37.5% |
| 2012 | 72.66 million | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 73.30 million | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 58.39 million | -20.3% |
| 2015 | 70.82 million | +21.3% |
| 2016 | 70.83 million | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 77.86 million | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 82.34 million | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 110.85 million | +34.6% |
| 2020 | 125.98 million | +13.7% |
| 2021 | 116.45 million | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 130.77 million | +12.3% |
| 2023 | 140.00 million | +7.1% |
| 2024 | 142.68 million | +1.9% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 142.68 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 82.58 million, 1.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 142.68 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 113.09 million, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Land animals slaughtered for meat in Iraq 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +174.9% | 8.89 million | 24.44 million |
| 1982 | +139.4% | 64.60 million | 154.68 million |
| 1991 | -95.4% | 192.28 million | 8.89 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.63 million | 3.90 million | 15.00 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 29.54 million | 18.00 million | 45.70 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 161.69 million | 57.80 million | 268.23 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.88 million | 8.89 million | 192.28 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 60.46 million | 25.00 million | 95.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 74.25 million | 52.81 million | 110.85 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 131.17 million | 116.45 million | 142.68 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 56 Greece 165.18 million compare
- 57 Burkina Faso 153.66 million compare
- 58 Sri Lanka 145.08 million compare
- 60 El Salvador 133.74 million compare
- 61 Honduras 125.49 million compare
- 62 New Zealand 123.81 million compare
More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4718 % 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 0.1178 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2266 % 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 0.2022 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 184.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land animals slaughtered for meat in Iraq?
- Land animals slaughtered for meat in Iraq was 142.68 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest land animals slaughtered for meat recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 268.23 million in 1989.
- What is the lowest land animals slaughtered for meat recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.90 million in 1961.
- How does Iraq rank for land animals slaughtered for meat?
- Iraq ranks 59th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is land animals slaughtered for meat rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 144.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Land animals slaughtered for meat. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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