Pigmeat production tonnes in Ecuador
Ecuador: Pigmeat production tonnes was 220,152 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pigmeat production tonnes in Ecuador, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pigmeat production tonnes in Ecuador is 220,152, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 40.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pigmeat production tonnes in Ecuador peaked at 220,152 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 25,134, in 1963.
Ecuador ranks 41st 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 Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 30,150 | — |
| 1962 | 31,725 | +5.2% |
| 1963 | 25,134 | -20.8% |
| 1964 | 26,595 | +5.8% |
| 1965 | 28,038 | +5.4% |
| 1966 | 28,350 | +1.1% |
| 1967 | 28,575 | +0.8% |
| 1968 | 29,115 | +1.9% |
| 1969 | 29,250 | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 29,925 | +2.3% |
| 1971 | 30,600 | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 31,612 | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 33,984 | +7.5% |
| 1974 | 36,450 | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 39,262 | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 42,206 | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 45,158 | +7.0% |
| 1978 | 51,390 | +13.8% |
| 1979 | 56,700 | +10.3% |
| 1980 | 62,550 | +10.3% |
| 1981 | 53,304 | -14.8% |
| 1982 | 56,549 | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 58,500 | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 61,929 | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 64,845 | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 67,860 | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 67,500 | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 65,250 | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 64,312 | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 70,672 | +9.9% |
| 1991 | 76,275 | +7.9% |
| 1992 | 81,801 | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 81,124 | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 82,294 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 88,784 | +7.9% |
| 1996 | 103,185 | +16.2% |
| 1997 | 106,740 | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 99,922 | -6.4% |
| 1999 | 110,252 | +10.3% |
| 2000 | 113,511 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 139,500 | +22.9% |
| 2002 | 106,388 | -23.7% |
| 2003 | 113,242 | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 100,338 | -11.4% |
| 2005 | 102,095 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 86,580 | -15.2% |
| 2007 | 108,154 | +24.9% |
| 2008 | 102,378 | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 110,974 | +8.4% |
| 2010 | 130,381 | +17.5% |
| 2011 | 122,972 | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 117,623 | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 96,827 | -17.7% |
| 2014 | 156,384 | +61.5% |
| 2015 | 151,008 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 141,184 | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 137,995 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 162,371 | +17.7% |
| 2019 | 149,172 | -8.1% |
| 2020 | 137,886 | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 139,136 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 206,214 | +48.2% |
| 2023 | 213,862 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 220,152 | +2.9% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 220,152 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,483, 29.4× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 220,152 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13,403, 16.4× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pigmeat production tonnes in Ecuador 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +61.5% | 96,827 | 156,384 |
| 2022 | +48.2% | 139,136 | 206,214 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 28,548 | 25,134 | 31,725 | 9 |
| 1970s | 39,729 | 29,925 | 56,700 | 10 |
| 1980s | 62,260 | 53,304 | 67,860 | 10 |
| 1990s | 90,105 | 70,672 | 110,252 | 10 |
| 2000s | 108,316 | 86,580 | 139,500 | 10 |
| 2010s | 136,592 | 96,827 | 162,371 | 10 |
| 2020s | 183,450 | 137,886 | 220,152 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More agriculture & rural data for Ecuador
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0374 % 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 0.1315 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0159 % 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 0.3086 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.097 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 691.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4287 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pigmeat production tonnes in Ecuador?
- Pigmeat production tonnes in Ecuador was 220,152 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 220,152 in 2024.
- What is the lowest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,134 in 1963.
- How does Ecuador rank for pigmeat production tonnes?
- Ecuador ranks 41st out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pigmeat production tonnes rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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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