Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production was 903,915 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — Production in Northern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Northern Africa is 903,915 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Northern Africa peaked at 929,594 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 157,781 t, in 1963.
That places Northern Africa 13th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 170,528 t | — |
| 1962 | 163,427 t | -4.2% |
| 1963 | 157,781 t | -3.5% |
| 1964 | 168,351 t | +6.7% |
| 1965 | 174,949 t | +3.9% |
| 1966 | 184,500 t | +5.5% |
| 1967 | 191,161 t | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 199,806 t | +4.5% |
| 1969 | 207,336 t | +3.8% |
| 1970 | 211,703 t | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 221,588 t | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 230,692 t | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 238,035 t | +3.2% |
| 1974 | 241,151 t | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 245,994 t | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 250,900 t | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 261,318 t | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 274,950 t | +5.2% |
| 1979 | 282,200 t | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 296,724 t | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 324,787 t | +9.5% |
| 1982 | 301,781 t | -7.1% |
| 1983 | 320,000 t | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 341,820 t | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 339,690 t | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 320,580 t | -5.6% |
| 1987 | 368,913 t | +15.1% |
| 1988 | 413,397 t | +12.1% |
| 1989 | 425,469 t | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 421,045 t | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 424,222 t | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 475,955 t | +12.2% |
| 1993 | 504,459 t | +6.0% |
| 1994 | 520,220 t | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 553,135 t | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 555,441 t | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 587,700 t | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 643,350 t | +9.5% |
| 1999 | 693,124 t | +7.7% |
| 2000 | 705,200 t | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 721,400 t | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 717,050 t | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 711,600 t | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 719,500 t | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 739,050 t | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 775,550 t | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 784,430 t | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 797,550 t | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 808,250 t | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 823,990 t | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 883,421 t | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 811,269 t | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 803,884 t | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 822,101 t | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 868,756 t | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 899,844 t | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 902,637 t | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 900,626 t | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 901,669 t | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 920,128 t | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 929,594 t | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 922,186 t | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 927,022 t | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 903,915 t | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 179,760 t | 157,781 t | 207,336 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 245,853 t | 211,703 t | 282,200 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 345,316 t | 296,724 t | 425,469 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 537,865 t | 421,045 t | 693,124 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 747,958 t | 705,200 t | 808,250 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 861,820 t | 803,884 t | 902,637 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 920,569 t | 903,915 t | 929,594 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
- 10 New Zealand 449,606 t compare
- 11 Algeria 363,929 t compare
- 12 Sudan (former) 330,000 t compare
- 13 Sudan 272,421 t compare
- 14 Uzbekistan 266,110 t compare
- 14 Uzbekistan 266,110 t compare
- 16 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 265,500 t compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Northern Africa?
- Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production in Northern Africa was 903,915 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 Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 929,594 t in 2021.
- What is the lowest meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 157,781 t in 1963.
- How does Northern Africa rank for meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production?
- Northern Africa ranks 13th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is meat of sheep, fresh or chilled — production rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Africa 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.