Meat, Poultry — Production in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Meat, Poultry — Production was 590.12 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat, Poultry — Production in Cape Verde, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, meat, poultry — production in Cape Verde stood at 590.12 t.
That represents a change of up 21.5% on the previous year and down 37.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat, poultry — production in Cape Verde peaked at 980 t in 2015 and was at its lowest, 40 t, in 1961.
Cape Verde ranks 224th of 252 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, Poultry — Production in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 40 t | — |
| 1962 | 40 t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 40 t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 40 t | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 45 t | +12.5% |
| 1966 | 45 t | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 45 t | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 50 t | +11.1% |
| 1969 | 50 t | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 50 t | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 50 t | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 50 t | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 55 t | +10.0% |
| 1974 | 60 t | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 65 t | +8.3% |
| 1976 | 75 t | +15.4% |
| 1977 | 90 t | +20.0% |
| 1978 | 140 t | +55.6% |
| 1979 | 190 t | +35.7% |
| 1980 | 230 t | +21.1% |
| 1981 | 280 t | +21.7% |
| 1982 | 308 t | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 295 t | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 392 t | +32.9% |
| 1985 | 337 t | -14.0% |
| 1986 | 463 t | +37.4% |
| 1987 | 451 t | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 462 t | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 490 t | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 475 t | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 480 t | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 500 t | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 540 t | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 575 t | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 525 t | -8.7% |
| 1996 | 560 t | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 570 t | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 570 t | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 534 t | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 420 t | -21.3% |
| 2001 | 420 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 405 t | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 365 t | -9.9% |
| 2004 | 395 t | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 430 t | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 430 t | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 540 t | +25.6% |
| 2008 | 560 t | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 605 t | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 789 t | +30.4% |
| 2011 | 677 t | -14.2% |
| 2012 | 753 t | +11.2% |
| 2013 | 929 t | +23.4% |
| 2014 | 943 t | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 980 t | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 932.4 t | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 902 t | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 443 t | -50.9% |
| 2019 | 605 t | +36.6% |
| 2020 | 538 t | -11.1% |
| 2021 | 611 t | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 538.36 t | -11.9% |
| 2023 | 485.57 t | -9.8% |
| 2024 | 590.12 t | +21.5% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 590.12 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 135,580 t, 0% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 590.12 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18,575 t, 3% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 43.89 t | 40 t | 50 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 82.5 t | 50 t | 190 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 370.8 t | 230 t | 490 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 532.9 t | 475 t | 575 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 457 t | 365 t | 605 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 795.34 t | 443 t | 980 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 552.61 t | 485.57 t | 611 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Cape Verde
- 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 0.1024 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 0.1498 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0504 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 291.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -3.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is meat, poultry — production in Cape Verde?
- Meat, poultry — production in Cape Verde was 590.12 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat, poultry — production recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 980 t in 2015.
- What is the lowest meat, poultry — production recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 40 t in 1961.
- How does Cape Verde rank for meat, poultry — production?
- Cape Verde ranks 224th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat, poultry — production rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Meat, Poultry — 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.