Number of pigs in Namibia
Namibia: Number of pigs was 87,256 animals in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
87,256 animals
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
119th
of 179 countries
All-time high
122,001 animals
in 2020
All-time low
14,000 animals
in 1979
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Number of pigs in Namibia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in animals.
Analysis
In 2024, number of pigs in Namibia stood at 87,256 animals.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of pigs in Namibia peaked at 122,001 animals in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14,000 animals, in 1979.
That places Namibia 119th out of 179 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.
Number of pigs in Namibia, year by year
| Year | animals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16,765 animals | — |
| 1962 | 20,961 animals | +25.0% |
| 1963 | 18,556 animals | -11.5% |
| 1964 | 18,500 animals | -0.3% |
| 1965 | 19,000 animals | +2.7% |
| 1966 | 19,500 animals | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 20,500 animals | +5.1% |
| 1968 | 21,000 animals | +2.4% |
| 1969 | 21,500 animals | +2.4% |
| 1970 | 21,000 animals | -2.3% |
| 1971 | 20,500 animals | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 20,000 animals | -2.4% |
| 1973 | 19,500 animals | -2.5% |
| 1974 | 19,000 animals | -2.6% |
| 1975 | 18,000 animals | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 17,000 animals | -5.6% |
| 1977 | 16,000 animals | -5.9% |
| 1978 | 15,000 animals | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 14,000 animals | -6.7% |
| 1980 | 15,000 animals | +7.1% |
| 1981 | 16,000 animals | +6.7% |
| 1982 | 16,500 animals | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 17,000 animals | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 17,500 animals | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 18,000 animals | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 18,500 animals | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 19,000 animals | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 18,000 animals | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 19,658 animals | +9.2% |
| 1990 | 17,865 animals | -9.1% |
| 1991 | 16,904 animals | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 14,790 animals | -12.5% |
| 1993 | 20,065 animals | +35.7% |
| 1994 | 17,843 animals | -11.1% |
| 1995 | 19,979 animals | +12.0% |
| 1996 | 18,923 animals | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 16,884 animals | -10.8% |
| 1998 | 14,706 animals | -12.9% |
| 1999 | 18,731 animals | +27.4% |
| 2000 | 23,148 animals | +23.6% |
| 2001 | 21,854 animals | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 25,000 animals | +14.4% |
| 2003 | 30,000 animals | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 35,000 animals | +16.7% |
| 2005 | 40,000 animals | +14.3% |
| 2006 | 45,000 animals | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 51,863 animals | +15.3% |
| 2008 | 55,000 animals | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 60,000 animals | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 65,000 animals | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 70,000 animals | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 69,430 animals | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 67,054 animals | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 87,206 animals | +30.1% |
| 2015 | 82,470 animals | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 83,513 animals | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 81,439 animals | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 95,745 animals | +17.6% |
| 2019 | 104,317 animals | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 122,001 animals | +17.0% |
| 2021 | 97,962 animals | -19.7% |
| 2022 | 95,920 animals | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 86,329 animals | -10.0% |
| 2024 | 87,256 animals | +1.1% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 87,256 animals is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 472,572 animals, 18% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 87,256 animals is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 434,193 animals, 20% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,587 animals | 16,765 animals | 21,500 animals | 9 |
| 1970s | 18,000 animals | 14,000 animals | 21,000 animals | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,516 animals | 15,000 animals | 19,658 animals | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,669 animals | 14,706 animals | 20,065 animals | 10 |
| 2000s | 38,686 animals | 21,854 animals | 60,000 animals | 10 |
| 2010s | 80,617 animals | 65,000 animals | 104,317 animals | 10 |
| 2020s | 97,894 animals | 86,329 animals | 122,001 animals | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More agriculture & rural data for Namibia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0699 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 340.78 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4913 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of pigs in Namibia?
- Number of pigs in Namibia was 87,256 animals in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of pigs recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 122,001 animals in 2020.
- What is the lowest number of pigs recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,000 animals in 1979.
- How does Namibia rank for number of pigs?
- Namibia ranks 119th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of pigs rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of pigs. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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