Meat, Total — Production in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Meat, Total — Production was 191,558 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat, Total — Production in United Arab Emirates, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, meat, total — production in United Arab Emirates stood at 191,558 t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 29.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat, total — production in United Arab Emirates peaked at 191,558 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 7,571 t, in 1961.
That places United Arab Emirates 139th out of 255 countries 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, Total — Production in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,571 t | — |
| 1962 | 7,594 t | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 7,801 t | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 8,108 t | +3.9% |
| 1965 | 8,339 t | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 8,642 t | +3.6% |
| 1967 | 9,115 t | +5.5% |
| 1968 | 9,614 t | +5.5% |
| 1969 | 9,464 t | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 10,543 t | +11.4% |
| 1971 | 11,126 t | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 13,128 t | +18.0% |
| 1973 | 13,121 t | -0.1% |
| 1974 | 14,333 t | +9.2% |
| 1975 | 10,547 t | -26.4% |
| 1976 | 7,782 t | -26.2% |
| 1977 | 10,221 t | +31.3% |
| 1978 | 13,472 t | +31.8% |
| 1979 | 16,652 t | +23.6% |
| 1980 | 22,795 t | +36.9% |
| 1981 | 25,870 t | +13.5% |
| 1982 | 34,620 t | +33.8% |
| 1983 | 35,140 t | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 44,234 t | +25.9% |
| 1985 | 43,180 t | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 44,492 t | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 50,072 t | +12.5% |
| 1988 | 52,995 t | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 49,463 t | -6.7% |
| 1990 | 53,637 t | +8.4% |
| 1991 | 60,445 t | +12.7% |
| 1992 | 58,836 t | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 65,898 t | +12.0% |
| 1994 | 75,418 t | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 93,459 t | +23.9% |
| 1996 | 94,056 t | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 98,254 t | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 94,530 t | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 91,394 t | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 94,126 t | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 89,738 t | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 87,909 t | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 107,614 t | +22.4% |
| 2004 | 103,627 t | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 83,470 t | -19.5% |
| 2006 | 98,522 t | +18.0% |
| 2007 | 93,710 t | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 119,330 t | +27.3% |
| 2009 | 133,710 t | +12.1% |
| 2010 | 130,960 t | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 132,345 t | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 134,784 t | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 140,085 t | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 147,892 t | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 155,446 t | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 161,852 t | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 169,428 t | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 161,975 t | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 160,445 t | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 175,533 t | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 171,785 t | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 173,396 t | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 189,593 t | +9.3% |
| 2024 | 191,558 t | +1.0% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 191,558 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 246,847 t, 78% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 191,558 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 260,538 t, 74% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,472 t | 7,571 t | 9,614 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 12,092 t | 7,782 t | 16,652 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 40,286 t | 22,795 t | 52,995 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 78,593 t | 53,637 t | 98,254 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 101,176 t | 83,470 t | 133,710 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 149,521 t | 130,960 t | 169,428 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 180,373 t | 171,785 t | 191,558 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for United Arab Emirates
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 2.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0086 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.5232 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0347 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0077 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 386.83 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.73 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is meat, total — production in United Arab Emirates?
- Meat, total — production in United Arab Emirates was 191,558 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat, total — production recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 191,558 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest meat, total — production recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,571 t in 1961.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for meat, total — production?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 139th out of 255 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat, total — production rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Meat, Total — 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.