Livestock production index in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Livestock production index was 100 2014-2016 = 100 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
100 2014-2016 = 100
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
1st
of 45 groups
All-time high
103.82 2014-2016 = 100
in 2011
All-time low
12.97 2014-2016 = 100
in 1961
Years of data
60
1961–2020
Livestock production index in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1961–2020
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in 2014-2016 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for livestock production index in Sub-Saharan Africa is 100 2014-2016 = 100, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock production index in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 103.82 2014-2016 = 100 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 12.97 2014-2016 = 100, in 1961.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa 1st out of 45 groups with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Livestock production index in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | 2014-2016 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12.97 2014-2016 = 100 | — |
| 1962 | 13.13 2014-2016 = 100 | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 13.78 2014-2016 = 100 | +4.9% |
| 1964 | 13.68 2014-2016 = 100 | -0.7% |
| 1965 | 14.06 2014-2016 = 100 | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 14.77 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.1% |
| 1967 | 15.33 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 16.18 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.5% |
| 1969 | 16.08 2014-2016 = 100 | -0.7% |
| 1970 | 16.16 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 16.45 2014-2016 = 100 | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 16.49 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.2% |
| 1973 | 17.36 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.3% |
| 1974 | 17.88 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 18.55 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 19.62 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 20.8 2014-2016 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 1978 | 22.28 2014-2016 = 100 | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 24.34 2014-2016 = 100 | +9.3% |
| 1980 | 26.27 2014-2016 = 100 | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 28.35 2014-2016 = 100 | +7.9% |
| 1982 | 27.49 2014-2016 = 100 | -3.0% |
| 1983 | 27.44 2014-2016 = 100 | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 24.87 2014-2016 = 100 | -9.3% |
| 1985 | 28.31 2014-2016 = 100 | +13.8% |
| 1986 | 26.88 2014-2016 = 100 | -5.0% |
| 1987 | 25.73 2014-2016 = 100 | -4.3% |
| 1988 | 26.66 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 28.15 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 29.16 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 30.9 2014-2016 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 32.76 2014-2016 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 51.79 2014-2016 = 100 | +58.1% |
| 1994 | 56.35 2014-2016 = 100 | +8.8% |
| 1995 | 60.65 2014-2016 = 100 | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 61.65 2014-2016 = 100 | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 65.29 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 71.38 2014-2016 = 100 | +9.3% |
| 1999 | 77.68 2014-2016 = 100 | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 82.79 2014-2016 = 100 | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 88.12 2014-2016 = 100 | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 92.8 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 97.56 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 98.62 2014-2016 = 100 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 101.13 2014-2016 = 100 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 99.45 2014-2016 = 100 | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 99.61 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 102 2014-2016 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 102.03 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 103.69 2014-2016 = 100 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 103.82 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.44 2014-2016 = 100 | 12.97 2014-2016 = 100 | 16.18 2014-2016 = 100 | 9 |
| 1970s | 18.99 2014-2016 = 100 | 16.16 2014-2016 = 100 | 24.34 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 27.01 2014-2016 = 100 | 24.87 2014-2016 = 100 | 28.35 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 53.76 2014-2016 = 100 | 29.16 2014-2016 = 100 | 77.68 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 96.41 2014-2016 = 100 | 82.79 2014-2016 = 100 | 102.03 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 100.75 2014-2016 = 100 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | 103.82 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | 1 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5534 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1791 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 299.6 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 395.96 billion current US$ (2025)
- Rural population 55.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is livestock production index in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Livestock production index in Sub-Saharan Africa was 100 2014-2016 = 100 in 2020, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest livestock production index recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 103.82 2014-2016 = 100 in 2011.
- What is the lowest livestock production index recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.97 2014-2016 = 100 in 1961.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for livestock production index?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 1st out of 45 groups with data for 2020.
- Is livestock production index rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Livestock production index (2014-2016 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Livestock production index includes meat and milk from all sources, dairy products such as cheese, and eggs, honey, raw silk, wool, and hides and skins.