Land animals slaughtered for meat in Syria
Syria: Land animals slaughtered for meat was 107.67 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
107.67 million
Change on year
up 28.6%
World rank
69th
of 199 countries
All-time high
173.58 million
in 2006
All-time low
2.96 million
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Land animals slaughtered for meat in Syria, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, land animals slaughtered for meat in Syria stood at 107.67 million.
That represents a change of up 28.6% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land animals slaughtered for meat in Syria peaked at 173.58 million in 2006 and was at its lowest, 2.96 million, in 1961.
Syria ranks 69th 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.96 million | — |
| 1962 | 3.76 million | +26.8% |
| 1963 | 4.66 million | +23.9% |
| 1964 | 5.20 million | +11.6% |
| 1965 | 7.50 million | +44.2% |
| 1966 | 7.40 million | -1.3% |
| 1967 | 9.00 million | +21.6% |
| 1968 | 8.00 million | -11.1% |
| 1969 | 8.50 million | +6.2% |
| 1970 | 8.00 million | -5.9% |
| 1971 | 11.00 million | +37.5% |
| 1972 | 12.50 million | +13.6% |
| 1973 | 10.36 million | -17.1% |
| 1974 | 12.50 million | +20.7% |
| 1975 | 20.00 million | +60.0% |
| 1976 | 17.68 million | -11.6% |
| 1977 | 22.10 million | +25.0% |
| 1978 | 29.00 million | +31.2% |
| 1979 | 35.49 million | +22.4% |
| 1980 | 40.75 million | +14.8% |
| 1981 | 66.97 million | +64.3% |
| 1982 | 70.00 million | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 67.00 million | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 72.00 million | +7.5% |
| 1985 | 64.00 million | -11.1% |
| 1986 | 63.48 million | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 55.00 million | -13.4% |
| 1988 | 61.34 million | +11.5% |
| 1989 | 49.03 million | -20.1% |
| 1990 | 59.65 million | +21.7% |
| 1991 | 61.33 million | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 83.24 million | +35.7% |
| 1993 | 76.90 million | -7.6% |
| 1994 | 75.30 million | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 85.36 million | +13.4% |
| 1996 | 81.82 million | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 92.81 million | +13.4% |
| 1998 | 97.24 million | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 104.38 million | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 106.60 million | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 114.23 million | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 123.19 million | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 159.43 million | +29.4% |
| 2004 | 170.37 million | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 162.06 million | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 173.58 million | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 121.33 million | -30.1% |
| 2008 | 129.09 million | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 131.97 million | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 131.53 million | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 132.48 million | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 112.44 million | -15.1% |
| 2013 | 107.31 million | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 88.44 million | -17.6% |
| 2015 | 82.92 million | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 86.85 million | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 95.76 million | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 96.07 million | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 95.59 million | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 96.94 million | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 90.81 million | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 72.08 million | -20.6% |
| 2023 | 83.73 million | +16.2% |
| 2024 | 107.67 million | +28.6% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 107.67 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 25.57 million, 4.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 107.67 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 113.09 million, 95% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.33 million | 2.96 million | 9.00 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 17.86 million | 8.00 million | 35.49 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 60.96 million | 40.75 million | 72.00 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 81.80 million | 59.65 million | 104.38 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 139.19 million | 106.60 million | 173.58 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 102.94 million | 82.92 million | 132.48 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.25 million | 72.08 million | 107.67 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2063 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5652 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5246 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 76.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.85 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land animals slaughtered for meat in Syria?
- Land animals slaughtered for meat in Syria was 107.67 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest land animals slaughtered for meat recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 173.58 million in 2006.
- What is the lowest land animals slaughtered for meat recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.96 million in 1961.
- How does Syria rank for land animals slaughtered for meat?
- Syria ranks 69th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is land animals slaughtered for meat rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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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