Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in Jamaica
Jamaica: Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production was 5 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica stood at 5 t.
That represents a change of down 16.7% on the previous year and down 72.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Jamaica peaked at 43 t in 1961 and was at its lowest, 4 t, in 1993.
Jamaica ranks 227th of 234 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 43 t | — |
| 1962 | 39 t | -9.3% |
| 1963 | 38 t | -2.6% |
| 1964 | 32 t | -15.8% |
| 1965 | 33 t | +3.1% |
| 1966 | 42 t | +27.3% |
| 1967 | 42 t | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 34 t | -19.0% |
| 1969 | 25 t | -26.5% |
| 1970 | 24 t | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 27 t | +12.5% |
| 1972 | 26 t | -3.7% |
| 1973 | 18 t | -30.8% |
| 1974 | 17 t | -5.6% |
| 1975 | 21 t | +23.5% |
| 1976 | 24 t | +14.3% |
| 1977 | 23 t | -4.2% |
| 1978 | 29 t | +26.1% |
| 1979 | 17 t | -41.4% |
| 1980 | 19 t | +11.8% |
| 1981 | 12 t | -36.8% |
| 1982 | 11 t | -8.3% |
| 1983 | 10 t | -9.1% |
| 1984 | 13 t | +30.0% |
| 1985 | 10 t | -23.1% |
| 1986 | 9 t | -10.0% |
| 1987 | 8 t | -11.1% |
| 1988 | 9 t | +12.5% |
| 1989 | 5 t | -44.4% |
| 1990 | 6 t | +20.0% |
| 1991 | 10 t | +66.7% |
| 1992 | 5 t | -50.0% |
| 1993 | 4 t | -20.0% |
| 1994 | 5 t | +25.0% |
| 1995 | 7 t | +40.0% |
| 1996 | 8 t | +14.3% |
| 1997 | 10 t | +25.0% |
| 1998 | 8 t | -20.0% |
| 1999 | 8 t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 8 t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 8 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 9 t | +12.5% |
| 2003 | 8 t | -11.1% |
| 2004 | 9 t | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 10 t | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 8 t | -20.0% |
| 2007 | 10 t | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 12 t | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 17 t | +41.7% |
| 2010 | 11 t | -35.3% |
| 2011 | 19 t | +72.7% |
| 2012 | 26 t | +36.8% |
| 2013 | 27 t | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 18 t | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 15 t | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 10 t | -33.3% |
| 2017 | 8 t | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 8 t | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 5 t | -37.5% |
| 2020 | 4 t | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 5 t | +25.0% |
| 2022 | 8 t | +60.0% |
| 2023 | 6 t | -25.0% |
| 2024 | 5 t | -16.7% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 5 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,125 t, 0% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 5 t is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 139 t, 4% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36.44 t | 25 t | 43 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 22.6 t | 17 t | 29 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.6 t | 5 t | 19 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.1 t | 4 t | 10 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.9 t | 8 t | 17 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.7 t | 5 t | 27 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.6 t | 4 t | 8 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 224 Réunion 8 t compare
- 225 New Caledonia 5.63 t compare
- 226 Republic of Korea 5.3 t compare
- 228 Antigua and Barbuda 4.58 t compare
- 229 Sao Tome and Principe 3.47 t compare
- 229 Sao Tome and Principe 3.47 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Jamaica
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.0663 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 0.147 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0874 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 699.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Jamaica?
- Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Jamaica was 5 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 43 t in 1961.
- What is the lowest meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 t in 1993.
- How does Jamaica rank for meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production?
- Jamaica ranks 227th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.