Meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — Production (cattle) in Ecuador
Ecuador: Meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — Production (cattle) was 242,011 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — Production in Ecuador, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — production in Ecuador stood at 242,011 t.
That represents a change of down 4.1% on the previous year and up 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — production in Ecuador peaked at 309,328 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 36,841 t, in 1961.
Ecuador ranks 63rd of 250 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — Production (cattle) in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 36,841 t | — |
| 1962 | 37,463 t | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 42,041 t | +12.2% |
| 1964 | 42,992 t | +2.3% |
| 1965 | 45,000 t | +4.7% |
| 1966 | 46,381 t | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 47,124 t | +1.6% |
| 1968 | 49,722 t | +5.5% |
| 1969 | 52,901 t | +6.4% |
| 1970 | 61,805 t | +16.8% |
| 1971 | 53,968 t | -12.7% |
| 1972 | 55,652 t | +3.1% |
| 1973 | 56,098 t | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 64,196 t | +14.4% |
| 1975 | 67,463 t | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 68,077 t | +0.9% |
| 1977 | 73,849 t | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 84,640 t | +14.6% |
| 1979 | 88,259 t | +4.3% |
| 1980 | 73,730 t | -16.5% |
| 1981 | 75,870 t | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 78,390 t | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 81,200 t | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 82,990 t | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 88,500 t | +6.6% |
| 1986 | 89,600 t | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 92,443 t | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 102,290 t | +10.7% |
| 1989 | 97,890 t | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 100,007 t | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 113,274 t | +13.3% |
| 1992 | 113,208 t | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 126,038 t | +11.3% |
| 1994 | 127,498 t | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 148,663 t | +16.6% |
| 1996 | 153,324 t | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 155,611 t | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 158,202 t | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 164,280 t | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 170,615 t | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 187,544 t | +9.9% |
| 2002 | 198,923 t | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 188,980 t | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 186,224 t | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 172,273 t | -7.5% |
| 2006 | 189,781 t | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 167,427 t | -11.8% |
| 2008 | 167,791 t | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 187,365 t | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 189,016 t | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 201,369 t | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 192,329 t | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 206,723 t | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 168,654 t | -18.4% |
| 2015 | 158,560 t | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 235,572 t | +48.6% |
| 2017 | 309,328 t | +31.3% |
| 2018 | 289,765 t | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 275,578 t | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 237,040 t | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 190,881 t | -19.5% |
| 2022 | 242,435 t | +27.0% |
| 2023 | 252,317 t | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 242,011 t | -4.1% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 242,011 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 60,060 t, 4.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 242,011 t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 55,077 t, 4.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — Production (cattle) in Ecuador 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +48.6% | 158,560 t | 235,572 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44,496 t | 36,841 t | 52,901 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 67,401 t | 53,968 t | 88,259 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 86,290 t | 73,730 t | 102,290 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 136,010 t | 100,007 t | 164,280 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 181,692 t | 167,427 t | 198,923 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 222,689 t | 158,560 t | 309,328 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 232,937 t | 190,881 t | 252,317 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Ecuador
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0374 % 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 0.1315 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0159 % 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 0.3086 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.097 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 691.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4287 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — production in Ecuador?
- Meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — production in Ecuador was 242,011 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 309,328 t in 2017.
- What is the lowest meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,841 t in 1961.
- How does Ecuador rank for meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — production?
- Ecuador ranks 63rd out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — production rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.