Meat, Poultry — Production in Iceland
Iceland: Meat, Poultry — Production was 10,229 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat, Poultry — Production in Iceland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for meat, poultry — production in Iceland is 10,229 t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 27.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat, poultry — production in Iceland peaked at 10,229 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 250 t, in 1961.
Iceland ranks 178th of 252 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Meat, Poultry — Production in Iceland, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 250 t | — |
| 1962 | 250 t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 250 t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 250 t | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 250 t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 250 t | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 250 t | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 250 t | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 250 t | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 300 t | +20.0% |
| 1971 | 330 t | +10.0% |
| 1972 | 375 t | +13.6% |
| 1973 | 450 t | +20.0% |
| 1974 | 430 t | -4.4% |
| 1975 | 447 t | +4.0% |
| 1976 | 470 t | +5.1% |
| 1977 | 500 t | +6.4% |
| 1978 | 660 t | +32.0% |
| 1979 | 580 t | -12.1% |
| 1980 | 714 t | +23.1% |
| 1981 | 771 t | +8.0% |
| 1982 | 790 t | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 1,033 t | +30.8% |
| 1984 | 1,064 t | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 1,527 t | +43.5% |
| 1986 | 2,139 t | +40.1% |
| 1987 | 1,851 t | -13.5% |
| 1988 | 1,115 t | -39.8% |
| 1989 | 1,292 t | +15.9% |
| 1990 | 1,520 t | +17.6% |
| 1991 | 1,558 t | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 1,602 t | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 1,501 t | -6.3% |
| 1994 | 1,349 t | -10.1% |
| 1995 | 1,952 t | +44.7% |
| 1996 | 1,704 t | -12.7% |
| 1997 | 2,107 t | +23.7% |
| 1998 | 2,736 t | +29.9% |
| 1999 | 3,006 t | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 3,051 t | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 3,776 t | +23.8% |
| 2002 | 4,633 t | +22.7% |
| 2003 | 5,706 t | +23.2% |
| 2004 | 5,392 t | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 5,768 t | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 6,653 t | +15.3% |
| 2007 | 7,597 t | +14.2% |
| 2008 | 7,402 t | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 7,146 t | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 6,905 t | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 7,240 t | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 7,835 t | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 7,879 t | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 8,046 t | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 8,328 t | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 9,014 t | +8.2% |
| 2017 | 9,697 t | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 9,760 t | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 9,908 t | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 9,379 t | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 9,294 t | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 9,501 t | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 9,663 t | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 10,229 t | +5.9% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 10,229 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 100,759 t, 10% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 10,229 t is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 142,321 t, 7% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 250 t | 250 t | 250 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 454.2 t | 300 t | 660 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,230 t | 714 t | 2,139 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,904 t | 1,349 t | 3,006 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,712 t | 3,051 t | 7,597 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,461 t | 6,905 t | 9,908 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,613 t | 9,294 t | 10,229 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More agriculture & rural data for Iceland
- 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 0.3084 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 4.77 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0365 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 3,593 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8983 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is meat, poultry — production in Iceland?
- Meat, poultry — production in Iceland was 10,229 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat, poultry — production recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 10,229 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest meat, poultry — production recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 250 t in 1961.
- How does Iceland rank for meat, poultry — production?
- Iceland ranks 178th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat, poultry — production rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.