Meat of pig: Producing … Meat Producing Animals/Slaughtered in Iceland
Iceland: Meat of pig: Producing … Meat Producing Animals/Slaughtered was 78,165 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled — Producing in Iceland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 78,165 An for meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled — producing in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.6% on the previous year and down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled — producing in Iceland peaked at 85,301 An in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4,500 An, in 1961.
That places Iceland 138th 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 pig: Producing … Meat Producing Animals/Slaughtered in Iceland, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,500 An | — |
| 1962 | 5,200 An | +15.6% |
| 1963 | 5,310 An | +2.1% |
| 1964 | 5,820 An | +9.6% |
| 1965 | 6,000 An | +3.1% |
| 1966 | 8,000 An | +33.3% |
| 1967 | 8,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 8,682 An | +8.5% |
| 1969 | 7,310 An | -15.8% |
| 1970 | 7,365 An | +0.8% |
| 1971 | 6,683 An | -9.3% |
| 1972 | 7,700 An | +15.2% |
| 1973 | 9,739 An | +26.5% |
| 1974 | 10,435 An | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 10,440 An | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 11,675 An | +11.8% |
| 1977 | 12,300 An | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 17,000 An | +38.2% |
| 1979 | 18,000 An | +5.9% |
| 1980 | 18,421 An | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 19,470 An | +5.7% |
| 1982 | 16,600 An | -14.7% |
| 1983 | 22,353 An | +34.7% |
| 1984 | 26,133 An | +16.9% |
| 1985 | 28,800 An | +10.2% |
| 1986 | 34,058 An | +18.3% |
| 1987 | 36,940 An | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 44,278 An | +19.9% |
| 1989 | 48,044 An | +8.5% |
| 1990 | 45,483 An | -5.3% |
| 1991 | 45,153 An | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 45,285 An | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 48,502 An | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 52,682 An | +8.6% |
| 1995 | 53,478 An | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 58,365 An | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 58,734 An | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 57,015 An | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 65,476 An | +14.8% |
| 2000 | 64,305 An | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 69,002 An | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 72,945 An | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 79,474 An | +9.0% |
| 2004 | 72,440 An | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 71,013 An | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 75,614 An | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 81,321 An | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 85,301 An | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 83,799 An | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 79,667 An | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 75,820 An | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 73,421 An | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 77,470 An | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 78,529 An | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 80,342 An | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 76,122 An | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 75,992 An | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 81,442 An | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 79,046 An | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 79,973 An | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 77,892 An | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 74,458 An | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 73,352 An | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 78,165 An | +6.6% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 78,165 An is below the median for high income countries, which is 846,170 An, 9% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 78,165 An is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.25 million An, 6% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,536 An | 4,500 An | 8,682 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,134 An | 6,683 An | 18,000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 29,510 An | 16,600 An | 48,044 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 53,017 An | 45,153 An | 65,476 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 75,521 An | 64,305 An | 85,301 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 77,785 An | 73,421 An | 81,442 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 76,768 An | 73,352 An | 79,973 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More agriculture & rural data for Iceland
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- 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 0.3084 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 4.77 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.96 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled — producing in Iceland?
- Meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled — producing in Iceland was 78,165 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled — producing recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 85,301 An in 2008.
- What is the lowest meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled — producing recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,500 An in 1961.
- How does Iceland rank for meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled — producing?
- Iceland ranks 138th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled — producing rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled — Producing Animals/Slaughtered. 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.