Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in Kuwait
Kuwait: Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production was 50,246 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in Kuwait, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 50,246 t for meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in 2024.
The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Kuwait peaked at 53,454 t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 5,950 t, in 1962.
That places Kuwait 57th out of 234 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,800 t | — |
| 1962 | 5,950 t | -12.5% |
| 1963 | 6,800 t | +14.3% |
| 1964 | 8,500 t | +25.0% |
| 1965 | 8,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 9,350 t | +10.0% |
| 1967 | 7,412 t | -20.7% |
| 1968 | 7,049 t | -4.9% |
| 1969 | 7,028 t | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 8,179 t | +16.4% |
| 1971 | 8,055 t | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 8,880 t | +10.2% |
| 1973 | 8,955 t | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 6,597 t | -26.3% |
| 1975 | 6,481 t | -1.8% |
| 1976 | 8,993 t | +38.8% |
| 1977 | 12,139 t | +35.0% |
| 1978 | 13,717 t | +13.0% |
| 1979 | 18,871 t | +37.6% |
| 1980 | 21,250 t | +12.6% |
| 1981 | 23,800 t | +12.0% |
| 1982 | 26,350 t | +10.7% |
| 1983 | 27,285 t | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 40,065 t | +46.8% |
| 1985 | 32,422 t | -19.1% |
| 1986 | 33,330 t | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 33,085 t | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 33,171 t | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 33,490 t | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 17,000 t | -49.2% |
| 1991 | 8,500 t | -50.0% |
| 1992 | 17,070 t | +100.8% |
| 1993 | 25,059 t | +46.8% |
| 1994 | 48,566 t | +93.8% |
| 1995 | 38,046 t | -21.7% |
| 1996 | 38,972 t | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 38,500 t | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 38,000 t | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 34,000 t | -10.5% |
| 2000 | 33,600 t | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 30,750 t | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 37,000 t | +20.3% |
| 2003 | 39,100 t | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 42,500 t | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 44,200 t | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 42,500 t | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 40,800 t | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 39,100 t | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 37,500 t | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 35,700 t | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 35,700 t | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 37,000 t | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 37,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 43,889 t | +18.6% |
| 2015 | 45,374 t | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 53,454 t | +17.8% |
| 2017 | 50,595 t | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 50,030 t | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 51,480 t | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 51,595 t | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 52,100 t | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 52,107 t | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 51,726 t | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 50,246 t | -2.9% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 50,246 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,629 t, 13.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 50,246 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 40,960 t, 1.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +100.8% | 8,500 t | 17,070 t |
| 1994 | +93.8% | 25,059 t | 48,566 t |
| 1991 | -50.0% | 17,000 t | 8,500 t |
| 1990 | -49.2% | 33,490 t | 17,000 t |
| 1984 | +46.8% | 27,285 t | 40,065 t |
| 1993 | +46.8% | 17,070 t | 25,059 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,488 t | 5,950 t | 9,350 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,087 t | 6,481 t | 18,871 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 30,425 t | 21,250 t | 40,065 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 30,371 t | 8,500 t | 48,566 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 38,705 t | 30,750 t | 44,200 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,022 t | 35,700 t | 53,454 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 51,555 t | 50,246 t | 52,107 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 54 Tunisia 54,641 t compare
- 55 United Republic of Tanzania 54,500 t compare
- 56 Romania 51,690 t compare
- 58 Iraq 47,339 t compare
- 59 Mauritania 45,723 t compare
- 59 Mauritania 45,723 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Kuwait
- 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 0.0029 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 0.0308 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0053 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 171.42 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2005)
Frequently asked questions
- What is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Kuwait?
- Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Kuwait was 50,246 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 53,454 t in 2016.
- What is the lowest meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,950 t in 1962.
- How does Kuwait rank for meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production?
- Kuwait ranks 57th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.