Meat, Poultry — Production in Switzerland
Switzerland: Meat, Poultry — Production was 115,808 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat, Poultry — Production in Switzerland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, meat, poultry — production in Switzerland stood at 115,808 t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat, poultry — production in Switzerland peaked at 115,808 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5,250 t, in 1961.
Switzerland ranks 105th 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,250 t | — |
| 1962 | 5,800 t | +10.5% |
| 1963 | 8,400 t | +44.8% |
| 1964 | 10,500 t | +25.0% |
| 1965 | 12,400 t | +18.1% |
| 1966 | 13,500 t | +8.9% |
| 1967 | 14,500 t | +7.4% |
| 1968 | 15,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 15,500 t | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 16,200 t | +4.5% |
| 1971 | 17,500 t | +8.0% |
| 1972 | 19,360 t | +10.6% |
| 1973 | 20,460 t | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 21,120 t | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 19,360 t | -8.3% |
| 1976 | 20,900 t | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 21,670 t | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 21,780 t | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 23,100 t | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 23,000 t | -0.4% |
| 1981 | 24,300 t | +5.7% |
| 1982 | 24,400 t | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 24,500 t | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 25,630 t | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 27,500 t | +7.3% |
| 1986 | 27,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 28,710 t | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 31,370 t | +9.3% |
| 1989 | 32,460 t | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 33,080 t | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 34,990 t | +5.8% |
| 1992 | 36,670 t | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 35,750 t | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 37,830 t | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 39,790 t | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 40,510 t | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 43,870 t | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 44,160 t | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 45,590 t | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 49,280 t | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 49,880 t | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 54,230 t | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 56,270 t | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 59,700 t | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 57,951 t | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 51,691 t | -10.8% |
| 2007 | 60,420 t | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 63,831 t | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 65,158 t | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 68,711 t | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 72,805 t | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 76,062 t | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 79,795 t | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 84,504 t | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 87,096 t | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 91,114 t | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 92,046 t | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 100,832 t | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 100,335 t | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 105,614 t | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 109,518 t | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 111,595 t | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 110,469 t | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 115,808 t | +4.8% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 115,808 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 100,759 t, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 115,808 t is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 142,321 t, 81% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Meat, Poultry — Production in Switzerland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | +44.8% | 5,800 t | 8,400 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,206 t | 5,250 t | 15,500 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 20,145 t | 16,200 t | 23,100 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,937 t | 23,000 t | 32,460 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 39,224 t | 33,080 t | 45,590 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 56,841 t | 49,280 t | 65,158 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 85,330 t | 68,711 t | 100,832 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 110,601 t | 105,614 t | 115,808 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More agriculture & rural data for Switzerland
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1556 % 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 0.0462 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.206 % 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 0.1636 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 739.83 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8806 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is meat, poultry — production in Switzerland?
- Meat, poultry — production in Switzerland was 115,808 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat, poultry — production recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 115,808 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest meat, poultry — production recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,250 t in 1961.
- How does Switzerland rank for meat, poultry — production?
- Switzerland ranks 105th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat, poultry — production rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.