Meat of goat, fresh or chilled — Production in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Meat of goat, fresh or chilled — Production was 251,754 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of goat, fresh or chilled — Production in Middle Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production in Middle Africa is 251,754 t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 38.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production in Middle Africa peaked at 251,754 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 17,076 t, in 1965.
Middle Africa ranks 13th of 30 groups 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 goat, fresh or chilled — Production in Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17,529 t | — |
| 1962 | 17,302 t | -1.3% |
| 1963 | 17,228 t | -0.4% |
| 1964 | 17,124 t | -0.6% |
| 1965 | 17,076 t | -0.3% |
| 1966 | 18,001 t | +5.4% |
| 1967 | 18,684 t | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 19,568 t | +4.7% |
| 1969 | 20,075 t | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 21,580 t | +7.5% |
| 1971 | 21,535 t | -0.2% |
| 1972 | 23,392 t | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 22,099 t | -5.5% |
| 1974 | 23,227 t | +5.1% |
| 1975 | 24,109 t | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 27,698 t | +14.9% |
| 1977 | 29,679 t | +7.2% |
| 1978 | 31,406 t | +5.8% |
| 1979 | 32,514 t | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 33,460 t | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 33,681 t | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 34,491 t | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 35,892 t | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 38,341 t | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 40,273 t | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 44,695 t | +11.0% |
| 1987 | 48,643 t | +8.8% |
| 1988 | 53,185 t | +9.3% |
| 1989 | 57,039 t | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 61,428 t | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 64,653 t | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 67,382 t | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 70,054 t | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 73,778 t | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 76,824 t | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 79,844 t | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 84,762 t | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 88,406 t | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 89,362 t | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 96,339 t | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 100,352 t | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 104,640 t | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 109,195 t | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 112,914 t | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 118,009 t | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 122,007 t | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 126,794 t | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 135,174 t | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 140,808 t | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 149,882 t | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 159,129 t | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 160,658 t | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 171,548 t | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 181,876 t | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 189,283 t | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 202,674 t | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 199,096 t | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 203,211 t | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 205,979 t | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 213,660 t | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 225,119 t | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 233,298 t | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 242,454 t | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 251,754 t | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,065 t | 17,076 t | 20,075 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 25,724 t | 21,535 t | 32,514 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 41,970 t | 33,460 t | 57,039 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 75,649 t | 61,428 t | 89,362 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 116,623 t | 96,339 t | 140,808 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 182,334 t | 149,882 t | 205,979 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 233,257 t | 213,660 t | 251,754 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production in Middle Africa?
- Meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production in Middle Africa was 251,754 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 251,754 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,076 t in 1965.
- How does Middle Africa rank for meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production?
- Middle Africa ranks 13th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Meat of goat, 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.