Pigmeat production tonnes in Namibia
Namibia: Pigmeat production tonnes was 5,680 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,680
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
114th
of 180 countries
All-time high
8,057
in 2020
All-time low
814.11
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pigmeat production tonnes in Namibia, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, pigmeat production tonnes in Namibia stood at 5,680.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pigmeat production tonnes in Namibia peaked at 8,057 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 814.11, in 1961.
That places Namibia 114th 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 Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 814.11 | — |
| 1962 | 894.85 | +9.9% |
| 1963 | 880 | -1.7% |
| 1964 | 935 | +6.2% |
| 1965 | 935 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 990 | +5.9% |
| 1967 | 1,045 | +5.6% |
| 1968 | 1,100 | +5.3% |
| 1969 | 1,155 | +5.0% |
| 1970 | 1,210 | +4.8% |
| 1971 | 1,265 | +4.5% |
| 1972 | 1,320 | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 1,375 | +4.2% |
| 1974 | 1,540 | +12.0% |
| 1975 | 1,705 | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 1,809 | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 1,929 | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 1,970 | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 1,753 | -11.0% |
| 1980 | 1,742 | -0.6% |
| 1981 | 1,823 | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 1,860 | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 2,073 | +11.4% |
| 1984 | 1,944 | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 2,047 | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 2,283 | +11.5% |
| 1987 | 2,506 | +9.8% |
| 1988 | 2,849 | +13.7% |
| 1989 | 2,964 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 2,530 | -14.7% |
| 1991 | 2,447 | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 1,835 | -25.0% |
| 1993 | 1,662 | -9.5% |
| 1994 | 1,902 | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 1,821 | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 1,665 | -8.6% |
| 1997 | 1,459 | -12.3% |
| 1998 | 990 | -32.2% |
| 1999 | 1,320 | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 1,760 | +33.3% |
| 2001 | 1,650 | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 1,760 | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 1,925 | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 2,475 | +28.6% |
| 2005 | 2,750 | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 3,135 | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 3,575 | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 3,795 | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 4,125 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 4,400 | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 4,730 | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 4,648 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 4,675 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 5,946 | +27.2% |
| 2015 | 5,424 | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 5,551 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 5,764 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 6,465 | +12.2% |
| 2019 | 7,105 | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 8,057 | +13.4% |
| 2021 | 6,463 | -19.8% |
| 2022 | 6,309 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 5,649 | -10.5% |
| 2024 | 5,680 | +0.6% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 5,680 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 13,356, 43% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 5,680 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11,247, 51% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 972.11 | 814.11 | 1,155 | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,587 | 1,210 | 1,970 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,209 | 1,742 | 2,964 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,763 | 990 | 2,530 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,695 | 1,650 | 4,125 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,471 | 4,400 | 7,105 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,432 | 5,649 | 8,057 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 111 Iceland 6,756 compare
- 112 Kyrgyzstan 6,006 compare
- 113 Albania 5,965 compare
- 115 Bosnia and Herzegovina 5,459 compare
- 116 Macao 4,971 compare
- 117 Montenegro 4,935 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Namibia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0369 % 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 0.5257 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0015 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0026 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 12.81 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pigmeat production tonnes in Namibia?
- Pigmeat production tonnes in Namibia was 5,680 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 8,057 in 2020.
- What is the lowest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 814.11 in 1961.
- How does Namibia rank for pigmeat production tonnes?
- Namibia ranks 114th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pigmeat production tonnes rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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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