Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Production (chickens Production) in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Production (chickens Production) was 24,352 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Production in Puerto Rico, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production in Puerto Rico stood at 24,352 t.
That represents a change of up 35.3% on the previous year and down 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production in Puerto Rico peaked at 61,709 t in 1995 and was at its lowest, 9,328 t, in 1961.
Puerto Rico ranks 158th of 252 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.
Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Production (chickens Production) in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,328 t | — |
| 1962 | 10,584 t | +13.5% |
| 1963 | 11,040 t | +4.3% |
| 1964 | 11,572 t | +4.8% |
| 1965 | 10,389 t | -10.2% |
| 1966 | 10,795 t | +3.9% |
| 1967 | 11,119 t | +3.0% |
| 1968 | 11,375 t | +2.3% |
| 1969 | 11,506 t | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 12,543 t | +9.0% |
| 1971 | 13,759 t | +9.7% |
| 1972 | 13,945 t | +1.4% |
| 1973 | 14,720 t | +5.6% |
| 1974 | 15,106 t | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 15,906 t | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 17,184 t | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 18,570 t | +8.1% |
| 1978 | 18,996 t | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 25,080 t | +32.0% |
| 1980 | 27,883 t | +11.2% |
| 1981 | 29,544 t | +6.0% |
| 1982 | 28,280 t | -4.3% |
| 1983 | 26,533 t | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 26,313 t | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 33,041 t | +25.6% |
| 1986 | 38,790 t | +17.4% |
| 1987 | 42,438 t | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 50,595 t | +19.2% |
| 1989 | 53,309 t | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 51,329 t | -3.7% |
| 1991 | 56,672 t | +10.4% |
| 1992 | 57,591 t | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 59,269 t | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 61,305 t | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 61,709 t | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 59,826 t | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 59,886 t | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 58,997 t | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 52,510 t | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 59,582 t | +13.5% |
| 2001 | 51,524 t | -13.5% |
| 2002 | 54,103 t | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 47,065 t | -13.0% |
| 2004 | 49,753 t | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 49,579 t | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 52,293 t | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 55,764 t | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 53,155 t | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 51,769 t | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 49,344 t | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 45,055 t | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 43,775 t | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 38,692 t | -11.6% |
| 2014 | 35,409 t | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 33,505 t | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 31,359 t | -6.4% |
| 2017 | 34,273 t | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 40,494 t | +18.2% |
| 2019 | 32,708 t | -19.2% |
| 2020 | 27,288 t | -16.6% |
| 2021 | 20,000 t | -26.7% |
| 2022 | 18,000 t | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 18,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 24,352 t | +35.3% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 24,352 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 89,615 t, 27% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 24,352 t is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 80,052 t, 30% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,856 t | 9,328 t | 11,572 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 16,581 t | 12,543 t | 25,080 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 35,673 t | 26,313 t | 53,309 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 57,909 t | 51,329 t | 61,709 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 52,459 t | 47,065 t | 59,582 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 38,461 t | 31,359 t | 49,344 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,528 t | 18,000 t | 27,288 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 155 Georgia 26,200 t compare
- 156 Qatar 25,000 t compare
- 157 Turkmenistan 24,886 t compare
- 159 China, Hong Kong SAR 23,760 t compare
- 160 Belize 23,663 t compare
- 161 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 22,522 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Puerto Rico
- 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 0.0208 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 0.053 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.4415 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0069 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 278.57 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.05 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production in Puerto Rico?
- Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production in Puerto Rico was 24,352 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 61,709 t in 1995.
- What is the lowest meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,328 t in 1961.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production?
- Puerto Rico ranks 158th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Meat of chickens, 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.