Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in China
China: Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production was 2.64 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in China, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in China stood at 2.64 million t.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in China peaked at 2.71 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 55,000 t, in 1962.
China ranks 1st of 234 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in China, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 55,002 t | — |
| 1962 | 55,000 t | -0.0% |
| 1963 | 65,000 t | +18.2% |
| 1964 | 75,000 t | +15.4% |
| 1965 | 85,000 t | +13.3% |
| 1966 | 100,000 t | +17.6% |
| 1967 | 105,000 t | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 110,000 t | +4.8% |
| 1969 | 112,000 t | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 115,009 t | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 125,134 t | +8.8% |
| 1972 | 135,000 t | +7.9% |
| 1973 | 145,000 t | +7.4% |
| 1974 | 150,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 159,000 t | +6.0% |
| 1976 | 155,000 t | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 165,000 t | +6.5% |
| 1978 | 175,000 t | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 206,000 t | +17.7% |
| 1980 | 250,000 t | +21.4% |
| 1981 | 255,000 t | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 275,000 t | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 287,000 t | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 300,000 t | +4.5% |
| 1985 | 300,014 t | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 322,069 t | +7.4% |
| 1987 | 350,068 t | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 412,010 t | +17.7% |
| 1989 | 490,022 t | +18.9% |
| 1990 | 548,005 t | +11.8% |
| 1991 | 614,022 t | +12.0% |
| 1992 | 650,007 t | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 714,000 t | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 780,000 t | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 900,000 t | +15.4% |
| 1996 | 1.00 million t | +11.1% |
| 1997 | 1.19 million t | +19.0% |
| 1998 | 1.24 million t | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 1.28 million t | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 1.35 million t | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 1.39 million t | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 1.45 million t | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 1.57 million t | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 1.70 million t | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 1.79 million t | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 1.88 million t | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 1.97 million t | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 2.01 million t | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 2.04 million t | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 2.07 million t | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 2.03 million t | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 2.06 million t | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 2.09 million t | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 2.18 million t | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 2.24 million t | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 2.35 million t | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 2.40 million t | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 2.42 million t | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 2.49 million t | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 2.51 million t | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 2.62 million t | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 2.68 million t | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 2.71 million t | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 2.64 million t | -2.5% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 2.64 million t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,125 t, 1242.6× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- China's 2.64 million t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 439.69 t, 6005.5× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 84,667 t | 55,000 t | 112,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 153,014 t | 115,009 t | 206,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 324,118 t | 250,000 t | 490,022 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 891,666 t | 548,005 t | 1.28 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.71 million t | 1.35 million t | 2.04 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.23 million t | 2.03 million t | 2.49 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.63 million t | 2.51 million t | 2.71 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 1 China 2.64 million t compare
- 3 China, mainland 2.64 million t compare
- 4 Australia and New Zealand 1.38 million t compare
More agriculture & rural data for China
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0314 % 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 0.0951 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0082 % 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 0.3742 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0666 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 923.03 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.48 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in China?
- Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in China was 2.64 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 2.71 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,000 t in 1962.
- How does China rank for meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production?
- China ranks 1st out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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 — 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.