Pigmeat production tonnes in Iceland
Iceland: Pigmeat production tonnes was 6,756 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,756
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
111th
of 180 countries
All-time high
6,813
in 2020
All-time low
250
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pigmeat production tonnes in Iceland, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, pigmeat production tonnes in Iceland stood at 6,756.
The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pigmeat production tonnes in Iceland peaked at 6,813 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 250, in 1961.
That places Iceland 111th out of 180 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.
Pigmeat production tonnes in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 250 | — |
| 1962 | 280 | +12.0% |
| 1963 | 290 | +3.6% |
| 1964 | 320 | +10.3% |
| 1965 | 330 | +3.1% |
| 1966 | 440 | +33.3% |
| 1967 | 440 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 481 | +9.3% |
| 1969 | 405 | -15.8% |
| 1970 | 408 | +0.7% |
| 1971 | 400 | -2.0% |
| 1972 | 430 | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 560 | +30.2% |
| 1974 | 600 | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 600 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 680 | +13.3% |
| 1977 | 720 | +5.9% |
| 1978 | 780 | +8.3% |
| 1979 | 900 | +15.4% |
| 1980 | 1,050 | +16.7% |
| 1981 | 1,110 | +5.7% |
| 1982 | 982 | -11.5% |
| 1983 | 1,267 | +29.0% |
| 1984 | 1,435 | +13.3% |
| 1985 | 1,630 | +13.6% |
| 1986 | 1,868 | +14.6% |
| 1987 | 2,007 | +7.4% |
| 1988 | 2,474 | +23.3% |
| 1989 | 2,686 | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 2,533 | -5.7% |
| 1991 | 2,594 | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 2,643 | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 2,861 | +8.2% |
| 1994 | 3,212 | +12.3% |
| 1995 | 3,330 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 3,740 | +12.3% |
| 1997 | 3,938 | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 3,886 | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 4,706 | +21.1% |
| 2000 | 4,783 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 5,284 | +10.5% |
| 2002 | 6,011 | +13.8% |
| 2003 | 6,205 | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 5,597 | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 5,300 | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 5,744 | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 6,088 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 6,645 | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 6,375 | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 6,158 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 6,044 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 5,855 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 6,404 | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 6,472 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 6,806 | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 6,089 | -10.5% |
| 2017 | 6,265 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 6,797 | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 6,533 | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 6,813 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 6,580 | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 6,369 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 6,215 | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 6,756 | +8.7% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 6,756 is below the median for high income countries, which is 77,630, 9% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 6,756 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 103,170, 7% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 359.56 | 250 | 481 | 9 |
| 1970s | 607.8 | 400 | 900 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,651 | 982 | 2,686 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,344 | 2,533 | 4,706 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,803 | 4,783 | 6,645 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,342 | 5,855 | 6,806 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,547 | 6,215 | 6,813 | 5 |
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.96 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pigmeat production tonnes in Iceland?
- Pigmeat production tonnes in Iceland was 6,756 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 6,813 in 2020.
- What is the lowest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 250 in 1961.
- How does Iceland rank for pigmeat production tonnes?
- Iceland ranks 111th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pigmeat production tonnes rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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