Land animals slaughtered for meat in Kuwait
Kuwait: Land animals slaughtered for meat was 50.50 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
50.50 million
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
98th
of 199 countries
All-time high
51.05 million
in 2023
All-time low
700,000
in 1991
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Land animals slaughtered for meat in Kuwait, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land animals slaughtered for meat in Kuwait is 50.50 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land animals slaughtered for meat in Kuwait peaked at 51.05 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 700,000, in 1991.
Kuwait ranks 98th of 199 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.
Land animals slaughtered for meat in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.50 million | — |
| 1962 | 2.60 million | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 2.85 million | +9.6% |
| 1964 | 3.00 million | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 3.30 million | +10.0% |
| 1966 | 3.50 million | +6.1% |
| 1967 | 4.00 million | +14.3% |
| 1968 | 4.50 million | +12.5% |
| 1969 | 5.00 million | +11.1% |
| 1970 | 5.20 million | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 4.50 million | -13.5% |
| 1972 | 5.37 million | +19.2% |
| 1973 | 5.28 million | -1.6% |
| 1974 | 5.28 million | -0.1% |
| 1975 | 5.52 million | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 5.20 million | -5.8% |
| 1977 | 6.14 million | +18.0% |
| 1978 | 5.39 million | -12.2% |
| 1979 | 7.00 million | +29.9% |
| 1980 | 6.82 million | -2.5% |
| 1981 | 6.15 million | -9.9% |
| 1982 | 4.85 million | -21.1% |
| 1983 | 12.60 million | +159.8% |
| 1984 | 13.85 million | +9.9% |
| 1985 | 17.16 million | +23.9% |
| 1986 | 19.64 million | +14.5% |
| 1987 | 22.76 million | +15.9% |
| 1988 | 21.56 million | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 23.14 million | +7.3% |
| 1990 | 19.14 million | -17.3% |
| 1991 | 700,000 | -96.3% |
| 1992 | 8.88 million | +1167.9% |
| 1993 | 16.05 million | +80.9% |
| 1994 | 18.74 million | +16.8% |
| 1995 | 19.13 million | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 21.24 million | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 23.87 million | +12.4% |
| 1998 | 26.25 million | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 28.78 million | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 23.68 million | -17.7% |
| 2001 | 24.70 million | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 26.35 million | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 27.14 million | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 24.04 million | -11.5% |
| 2005 | 28.33 million | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 24.16 million | -14.7% |
| 2007 | 24.78 million | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 28.97 million | +16.9% |
| 2009 | 34.64 million | +19.6% |
| 2010 | 32.12 million | -7.3% |
| 2011 | 33.52 million | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 37.45 million | +11.7% |
| 2013 | 34.84 million | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 36.11 million | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 41.60 million | +15.2% |
| 2016 | 40.24 million | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 43.60 million | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 43.60 million | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 45.49 million | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 47.46 million | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 48.90 million | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 50.23 million | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 51.05 million | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 50.50 million | -1.1% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 50.50 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 63.32 million, 80% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 50.50 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 113.09 million, 45% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Land animals slaughtered for meat in Kuwait 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 | +1167.9% | 700,000 | 8.88 million |
| 1983 | +159.8% | 4.85 million | 12.60 million |
| 1991 | -96.3% | 19.14 million | 700,000 |
| 1993 | +80.9% | 8.88 million | 16.05 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.47 million | 2.50 million | 5.00 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.49 million | 4.50 million | 7.00 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.85 million | 4.85 million | 23.14 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.28 million | 700,000 | 28.78 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.68 million | 23.68 million | 34.64 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.86 million | 32.12 million | 45.49 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.63 million | 47.46 million | 51.05 million | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Kuwait
- 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0029 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0308 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0053 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 171.42 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2005)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land animals slaughtered for meat in Kuwait?
- Land animals slaughtered for meat in Kuwait was 50.50 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest land animals slaughtered for meat recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 51.05 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest land animals slaughtered for meat recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 700,000 in 1991.
- How does Kuwait rank for land animals slaughtered for meat?
- Kuwait ranks 98th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is land animals slaughtered for meat rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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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