Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in Israel
Israel: Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production was 30,543 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in Israel, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Israel recorded 30,543 t for meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 20.4% on the previous year and down 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Israel peaked at 39,923 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,350 t, in 1961.
Israel ranks 69th 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 — Production in Israel, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,350 t | — |
| 1962 | 1,425 t | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 1,675 t | +17.5% |
| 1964 | 1,825 t | +9.0% |
| 1965 | 1,725 t | -5.5% |
| 1966 | 1,860 t | +7.8% |
| 1967 | 2,075 t | +11.6% |
| 1968 | 2,300 t | +10.8% |
| 1969 | 2,515 t | +9.3% |
| 1970 | 2,520 t | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 2,250 t | -10.7% |
| 1972 | 2,535 t | +12.7% |
| 1973 | 2,585 t | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 2,570 t | -0.6% |
| 1975 | 2,640 t | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 2,725 t | +3.2% |
| 1977 | 2,650 t | -2.8% |
| 1978 | 2,943 t | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 3,080 t | +4.7% |
| 1980 | 2,690 t | -12.7% |
| 1981 | 2,680 t | -0.4% |
| 1982 | 2,780 t | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 2,980 t | +7.2% |
| 1984 | 2,980 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3,080 t | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 3,530 t | +14.6% |
| 1987 | 4,175 t | +18.3% |
| 1988 | 5,180 t | +24.1% |
| 1989 | 4,830 t | -6.8% |
| 1990 | 4,880 t | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 4,880 t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 4,880 t | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 5,500 t | +12.7% |
| 1994 | 5,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 5,600 t | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 5,700 t | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 5,600 t | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 5,400 t | -3.6% |
| 1999 | 5,400 t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 5,400 t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 5,400 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 6,097 t | +12.9% |
| 2003 | 6,827 t | +12.0% |
| 2004 | 7,812 t | +14.4% |
| 2005 | 9,028 t | +15.6% |
| 2006 | 9,557 t | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 9,961 t | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 10,565 t | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 11,544 t | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 17,413 t | +50.8% |
| 2011 | 19,606 t | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 26,814 t | +36.8% |
| 2013 | 28,816 t | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 33,427 t | +16.0% |
| 2015 | 31,339 t | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 29,935 t | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 35,859 t | +19.8% |
| 2018 | 33,570 t | -6.4% |
| 2019 | 38,567 t | +14.9% |
| 2020 | 39,790 t | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 39,374 t | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 39,923 t | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 38,351 t | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 30,543 t | -20.4% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 30,543 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,629 t, 8.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Israel's 30,543 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 40,960 t, 75% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,861 t | 1,350 t | 2,515 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,650 t | 2,250 t | 3,080 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,490 t | 2,680 t | 5,180 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,334 t | 4,880 t | 5,700 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,219 t | 5,400 t | 11,544 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 29,534 t | 17,413 t | 38,567 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 37,596 t | 30,543 t | 39,923 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More agriculture & rural data for Israel
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.3447 % 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 0.0465 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0045 % 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 0.0633 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -2.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0129 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 696.75 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7021 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Israel?
- Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Israel was 30,543 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 39,923 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,350 t in 1961.
- How does Israel rank for meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production?
- Israel ranks 69th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.