Meat of goat, fresh or chilled — Production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Meat of goat, fresh or chilled — Production was 26,089 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of goat, fresh or chilled — Production in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe is 26,089 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 23.9% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production in Zimbabwe peaked at 34,292 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,514 t, in 1961.
Zimbabwe ranks 41st of 225 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 goat, fresh or chilled — Production in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,514 t | — |
| 1962 | 1,619 t | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 1,800 t | +11.2% |
| 1964 | 2,160 t | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 2,520 t | +16.7% |
| 1966 | 2,905 t | +15.3% |
| 1967 | 3,175 t | +9.3% |
| 1968 | 3,756 t | +18.3% |
| 1969 | 4,901 t | +30.5% |
| 1970 | 5,688 t | +16.1% |
| 1971 | 6,415 t | +12.8% |
| 1972 | 6,858 t | +6.9% |
| 1973 | 7,106 t | +3.6% |
| 1974 | 7,200 t | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 7,031 t | -2.3% |
| 1976 | 6,386 t | -9.2% |
| 1977 | 6,581 t | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 7,698 t | +17.0% |
| 1979 | 5,338 t | -30.7% |
| 1980 | 3,064 t | -42.6% |
| 1981 | 4,922 t | +60.7% |
| 1982 | 3,312 t | -32.7% |
| 1983 | 3,900 t | +17.8% |
| 1984 | 5,520 t | +41.5% |
| 1985 | 5,880 t | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 7,200 t | +22.4% |
| 1987 | 8,040 t | +11.7% |
| 1988 | 8,880 t | +10.4% |
| 1989 | 9,360 t | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 10,440 t | +11.5% |
| 1991 | 10,560 t | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 10,680 t | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 10,200 t | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 10,560 t | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 10,800 t | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 11,640 t | +7.8% |
| 1997 | 11,580 t | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 12,000 t | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 12,840 t | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 13,200 t | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 13,200 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 15,000 t | +13.6% |
| 2003 | 14,640 t | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 13,800 t | -5.7% |
| 2005 | 14,400 t | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 13,800 t | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 14,760 t | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 13,764 t | -6.7% |
| 2009 | 18,700 t | +35.9% |
| 2010 | 22,400 t | +19.8% |
| 2011 | 22,600 t | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 23,500 t | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 24,000 t | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 24,500 t | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 21,972 t | -10.3% |
| 2016 | 17,172 t | -21.8% |
| 2017 | 24,089 t | +40.3% |
| 2018 | 25,980 t | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 29,542 t | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 28,830 t | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 29,747 t | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 32,514 t | +9.3% |
| 2023 | 34,292 t | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 26,089 t | -23.9% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 26,089 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,541 t, 2.5× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 26,089 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,888 t, 2.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,706 t | 1,514 t | 4,901 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,630 t | 5,338 t | 7,698 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,008 t | 3,064 t | 9,360 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,130 t | 10,200 t | 12,840 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,526 t | 13,200 t | 18,700 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,576 t | 17,172 t | 29,542 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,294 t | 26,089 t | 34,292 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More agriculture & rural data for Zimbabwe
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.42 % 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 0.1777 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2864 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8916 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 34.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0947 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 286.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8815 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production in Zimbabwe?
- Meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production in Zimbabwe was 26,089 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 34,292 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,514 t in 1961.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production?
- Zimbabwe ranks 41st out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat of goat, fresh or chilled — production rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.