Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in Malta
Malta: Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production was 160 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in Malta, 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 Malta stood at 160 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 69.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Malta peaked at 261 t in 1966 and was at its lowest, 14 t, in 1989.
That places Malta 185th out of 234 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Malta, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 204 t | — |
| 1962 | 168 t | -17.6% |
| 1963 | 154 t | -8.3% |
| 1964 | 218 t | +41.6% |
| 1965 | 226 t | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 261 t | +15.5% |
| 1967 | 200 t | -23.4% |
| 1968 | 175 t | -12.5% |
| 1969 | 165 t | -5.7% |
| 1970 | 159 t | -3.6% |
| 1971 | 138 t | -13.2% |
| 1972 | 108 t | -21.7% |
| 1973 | 103 t | -4.6% |
| 1974 | 96 t | -6.8% |
| 1975 | 84 t | -12.5% |
| 1976 | 95 t | +13.1% |
| 1977 | 119 t | +25.3% |
| 1978 | 114 t | -4.2% |
| 1979 | 78 t | -31.6% |
| 1980 | 69 t | -11.5% |
| 1981 | 27 t | -60.9% |
| 1982 | 18 t | -33.3% |
| 1983 | 28 t | +55.6% |
| 1984 | 15 t | -46.4% |
| 1985 | 18 t | +20.0% |
| 1986 | 17 t | -5.6% |
| 1987 | 16 t | -5.9% |
| 1988 | 15 t | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 14 t | -6.7% |
| 1990 | 14 t | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 18 t | +28.6% |
| 1992 | 19 t | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 20 t | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 23 t | +15.0% |
| 1995 | 25 t | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 42 t | +68.0% |
| 1997 | 63.47 t | +51.1% |
| 1998 | 82.44 t | +29.9% |
| 1999 | 101.26 t | +22.8% |
| 2000 | 95 t | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 89 t | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 83 t | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 97 t | +16.9% |
| 2004 | 98 t | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 98 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 100 t | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 109 t | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 100 t | -8.3% |
| 2009 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 110 t | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 100 t | -9.1% |
| 2012 | 105 t | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 105 t | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 94.64 t | -9.9% |
| 2015 | 102.84 t | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 104.3 t | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 111.02 t | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 130 t | +17.1% |
| 2019 | 160 t | +23.1% |
| 2020 | 160 t | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 150 t | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 160 t | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 170 t | +6.2% |
| 2024 | 160 t | -5.9% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 160 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,629 t, 4% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Malta's 160 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 40,960 t, 0% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 196.78 t | 154 t | 261 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 109.4 t | 78 t | 159 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 23.7 t | 14 t | 69 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 40.82 t | 14 t | 101.26 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 96.9 t | 83 t | 109 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 112.28 t | 94.64 t | 160 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 160 t | 150 t | 170 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Malta?
- Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Malta was 160 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 261 t in 1966.
- What is the lowest meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 t in 1989.
- How does Malta rank for meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production?
- Malta ranks 185th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.