Meat of goat, fresh or chilled — Production in Rwanda
Rwanda: Meat of goat, fresh or chilled — Production was 11,888 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of goat, fresh or chilled — Production in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda is 11,888 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and down 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production in Rwanda peaked at 22,650 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,306 t, in 1966.
That places Rwanda 72nd out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,571 t | — |
| 1962 | 1,571 t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1,571 t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,593 t | +1.4% |
| 1965 | 1,426 t | -10.5% |
| 1966 | 1,306 t | -8.4% |
| 1967 | 1,650 t | +26.3% |
| 1968 | 1,393 t | -15.6% |
| 1969 | 1,452 t | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 1,584 t | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 1,694 t | +6.9% |
| 1972 | 1,672 t | -1.3% |
| 1973 | 2,068 t | +23.7% |
| 1974 | 1,848 t | -10.6% |
| 1975 | 2,090 t | +13.1% |
| 1976 | 2,255 t | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 2,538 t | +12.5% |
| 1978 | 2,640 t | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 2,805 t | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 2,970 t | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 3,080 t | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 3,300 t | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 3,102 t | -6.0% |
| 1984 | 3,080 t | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 3,470 t | +12.7% |
| 1986 | 3,410 t | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 3,487 t | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 3,564 t | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 3,683 t | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 3,751 t | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 4,015 t | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 4,125 t | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 4,235 t | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 4,345 t | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 1,738 t | -60.0% |
| 1996 | 2,200 t | +26.6% |
| 1997 | 1,870 t | -15.0% |
| 1998 | 2,200 t | +17.6% |
| 1999 | 2,475 t | +12.5% |
| 2000 | 2,662 t | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 2,662 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3,245 t | +21.9% |
| 2003 | 3,300 t | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 4,455 t | +35.0% |
| 2005 | 4,675 t | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 5,280 t | +12.9% |
| 2007 | 5,610 t | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 6,105 t | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 7,150 t | +17.1% |
| 2010 | 15,005 t | +109.9% |
| 2011 | 15,836 t | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 16,748 t | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 16,953 t | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 17,492 t | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 19,356 t | +10.7% |
| 2016 | 19,345 t | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 22,650 t | +17.1% |
| 2018 | 21,713 t | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 17,883 t | -17.6% |
| 2020 | 13,514 t | -24.4% |
| 2021 | 12,877 t | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 11,394 t | -11.5% |
| 2023 | 11,472 t | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 11,888 t | +3.6% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 11,888 t is below the median for low income countries, which is 20,886 t, 57% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 11,888 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,888 t, 92% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Meat of goat, fresh or chilled — Production in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +109.9% | 7,150 t | 15,005 t |
| 1995 | -60.0% | 4,345 t | 1,738 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,504 t | 1,306 t | 1,650 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,119 t | 1,584 t | 2,805 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,315 t | 2,970 t | 3,683 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,095 t | 1,738 t | 4,345 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,514 t | 2,662 t | 7,150 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,298 t | 15,005 t | 22,650 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,229 t | 11,394 t | 13,514 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1421 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production in Rwanda?
- Meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production in Rwanda was 11,888 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 22,650 t in 2017.
- What is the lowest meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,306 t in 1966.
- How does Rwanda rank for meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production?
- Rwanda ranks 72nd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.