Pigmeat production tonnes in Rwanda
Rwanda: Pigmeat production tonnes was 7,949 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7,949
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
106th
of 180 countries
All-time high
14,733
in 2016
All-time low
325.37
in 1971
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pigmeat production tonnes in Rwanda, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 7,949 for pigmeat production tonnes in 2024.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pigmeat production tonnes in Rwanda peaked at 14,733 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 325.37, in 1971.
Rwanda ranks 106th of 180 countries on this measure, 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,092 | — |
| 1962 | 1,197 | +9.6% |
| 1963 | 989.94 | -17.3% |
| 1964 | 753.9 | -23.8% |
| 1965 | 546 | -27.6% |
| 1966 | 630 | +15.4% |
| 1967 | 828.24 | +31.5% |
| 1968 | 645.54 | -22.1% |
| 1969 | 483 | -25.2% |
| 1970 | 413.91 | -14.3% |
| 1971 | 325.37 | -21.4% |
| 1972 | 672 | +106.5% |
| 1973 | 685.86 | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 989.1 | +44.2% |
| 1975 | 1,145 | +15.8% |
| 1976 | 979.44 | -14.5% |
| 1977 | 1,746 | +78.2% |
| 1978 | 2,070 | +18.6% |
| 1979 | 2,384 | +15.2% |
| 1980 | 2,520 | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 2,940 | +16.7% |
| 1982 | 3,024 | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 2,898 | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 1,848 | -36.2% |
| 1985 | 1,865 | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 2,016 | +8.1% |
| 1987 | 2,372 | +17.7% |
| 1988 | 2,869 | +20.9% |
| 1989 | 2,730 | -4.8% |
| 1990 | 2,646 | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 2,646 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2,688 | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 2,730 | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 2,814 | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 2,268 | -19.4% |
| 1996 | 2,520 | +11.1% |
| 1997 | 2,646 | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 2,268 | -14.3% |
| 1999 | 2,940 | +29.6% |
| 2000 | 3,276 | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 3,318 | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 3,864 | +16.5% |
| 2003 | 3,906 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 6,006 | +53.8% |
| 2005 | 6,384 | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 6,258 | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 6,090 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 5,670 | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 6,930 | +22.2% |
| 2010 | 7,228 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 7,460 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 7,938 | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 8,905 | +12.2% |
| 2014 | 10,210 | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 13,472 | +32.0% |
| 2016 | 14,733 | +9.4% |
| 2017 | 13,315 | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 10,259 | -23.0% |
| 2019 | 9,666 | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 8,780 | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 7,341 | -16.4% |
| 2022 | 5,153 | -29.8% |
| 2023 | 8,207 | +59.3% |
| 2024 | 7,949 | -3.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 7,949 is below the median for low income countries, which is 13,752, 58% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 7,949 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11,247, 71% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 796.18 | 483 | 1,197 | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,141 | 325.37 | 2,384 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,508 | 1,848 | 3,024 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,617 | 2,268 | 2,940 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,170 | 3,276 | 6,930 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,319 | 7,228 | 14,733 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,486 | 5,153 | 8,780 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 103 Luxembourg 10,290 compare
- 104 Liberia 9,246 compare
- 105 Jamaica 9,137 compare
- 107 El Salvador 7,483 compare
- 108 Singapore 7,419 compare
- 109 Puerto Rico 7,101 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.57 % 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 0.1167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1421 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pigmeat production tonnes in Rwanda?
- Pigmeat production tonnes in Rwanda was 7,949 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 14,733 in 2016.
- What is the lowest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 325.37 in 1971.
- How does Rwanda rank for pigmeat production tonnes?
- Rwanda ranks 106th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pigmeat production tonnes rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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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