Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Producing Animals/Slaughtered (Meat) in Latvia
Latvia: Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Producing Animals/Slaughtered (Meat) was 42,360 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Producing Animals/Slaughtered in Latvia, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 42,360 An for meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — producing animals/slaughtered in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and up 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — producing animals/slaughtered in Latvia peaked at 139,600 An in 1992 and was at its lowest, 11,038 An, in 2002.
Latvia ranks 167th of 234 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 sheep, fresh or chilled — Producing Animals/Slaughtered (Meat) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 139,600 An | — |
| 1993 | 130,200 An | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 80,400 An | -38.2% |
| 1995 | 44,000 An | -45.3% |
| 1996 | 31,760 An | -27.8% |
| 1997 | 18,114 An | -43.0% |
| 1998 | 13,824 An | -23.7% |
| 1999 | 11,750 An | -15.0% |
| 2000 | 17,426 An | +48.3% |
| 2001 | 12,735 An | -26.9% |
| 2002 | 11,038 An | -13.3% |
| 2003 | 12,322 An | +11.6% |
| 2004 | 11,816 An | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 13,142 An | +11.2% |
| 2006 | 15,112 An | +15.0% |
| 2007 | 18,345 An | +21.4% |
| 2008 | 24,862 An | +35.5% |
| 2009 | 25,623 An | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 25,975 An | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 30,973 An | +19.2% |
| 2012 | 33,070 An | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 34,191 An | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 34,278 An | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 39,872 An | +16.3% |
| 2016 | 45,437 An | +14.0% |
| 2017 | 50,506 An | +11.2% |
| 2018 | 55,280 An | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 57,880 An | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 56,870 An | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 46,030 An | -19.1% |
| 2022 | 45,820 An | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 44,990 An | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 42,360 An | -5.8% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 42,360 An is below the median for high income countries, which is 187,355 An, 23% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 42,360 An is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 394,148 An, 11% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58,706 An | 11,750 An | 139,600 An | 8 |
| 2000s | 16,242 An | 11,038 An | 25,623 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,746 An | 25,975 An | 57,880 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 47,214 An | 42,360 An | 56,870 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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- 170 Denmark 41,950 An compare
More agriculture & rural data for Latvia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.21 % 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 0.7728 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3717 % 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 1.08 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,055 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — producing animals/slaughtered in Latvia?
- Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — producing animals/slaughtered in Latvia was 42,360 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — producing animals/slaughtered recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 139,600 An in 1992.
- What is the lowest meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — producing animals/slaughtered recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,038 An in 2002.
- How does Latvia rank for meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — producing animals/slaughtered?
- Latvia ranks 167th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — producing animals/slaughtered rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Meat of sheep, 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.