Pigmeat production tonnes in Argentina
Argentina: Pigmeat production tonnes was 785,778 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
785,778
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
22nd
of 180 countries
All-time high
785,778
in 2024
All-time low
140,548
in 1990
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pigmeat production tonnes in Argentina, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, pigmeat production tonnes in Argentina stood at 785,778. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 77.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pigmeat production tonnes in Argentina peaked at 785,778 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 140,548, in 1990.
Argentina ranks 22nd of 180 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pigmeat production tonnes in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 186,932 | — |
| 1962 | 159,260 | -14.8% |
| 1963 | 157,408 | -1.2% |
| 1964 | 153,787 | -2.3% |
| 1965 | 212,536 | +38.2% |
| 1966 | 233,100 | +9.7% |
| 1967 | 217,260 | -6.8% |
| 1968 | 182,605 | -16.0% |
| 1969 | 204,665 | +12.1% |
| 1970 | 210,172 | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 248,026 | +18.0% |
| 1972 | 216,041 | -12.9% |
| 1973 | 257,707 | +19.3% |
| 1974 | 240,450 | -6.7% |
| 1975 | 255,064 | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 257,764 | +1.1% |
| 1977 | 241,489 | -6.3% |
| 1978 | 214,079 | -11.4% |
| 1979 | 258,241 | +20.6% |
| 1980 | 263,280 | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 253,663 | -3.7% |
| 1982 | 230,316 | -9.2% |
| 1983 | 207,204 | -10.0% |
| 1984 | 210,884 | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 192,968 | -8.5% |
| 1986 | 206,486 | +7.0% |
| 1987 | 204,687 | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 192,526 | -5.9% |
| 1989 | 172,051 | -10.6% |
| 1990 | 140,548 | -18.3% |
| 1991 | 141,585 | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 157,230 | +11.0% |
| 1993 | 230,140 | +46.4% |
| 1994 | 230,340 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 211,433 | -8.2% |
| 1996 | 179,589 | -15.1% |
| 1997 | 160,971 | -10.4% |
| 1998 | 184,041 | +14.3% |
| 1999 | 214,583 | +16.6% |
| 2000 | 213,965 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 197,504 | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 165,292 | -16.3% |
| 2003 | 149,755 | -9.4% |
| 2004 | 185,300 | +23.7% |
| 2005 | 215,496 | +16.3% |
| 2006 | 262,173 | +21.7% |
| 2007 | 276,116 | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 274,355 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 288,851 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 279,102 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 300,663 | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 331,000 | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 416,442 | +25.8% |
| 2014 | 442,025 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 483,437 | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 522,428 | +8.1% |
| 2017 | 566,276 | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 620,549 | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 629,717 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 655,382 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 695,939 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 726,651 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 762,164 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 785,778 | +3.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 785,778 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,483, 105.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 785,778 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13,403, 58.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 189,728 | 153,787 | 233,100 | 9 |
| 1970s | 239,903 | 210,172 | 258,241 | 10 |
| 1980s | 213,406 | 172,051 | 263,280 | 10 |
| 1990s | 185,046 | 140,548 | 230,340 | 10 |
| 2000s | 222,881 | 149,755 | 288,851 | 10 |
| 2010s | 459,164 | 279,102 | 629,717 | 10 |
| 2020s | 725,183 | 655,382 | 785,778 | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Argentina
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 1.01 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6002 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 2.64 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0553 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 824.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6693 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pigmeat production tonnes in Argentina?
- Pigmeat production tonnes in Argentina was 785,778 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 785,778 in 2024.
- What is the lowest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 140,548 in 1990.
- How does Argentina rank for pigmeat production tonnes?
- Argentina ranks 22nd out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pigmeat production tonnes rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Pigmeat production tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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