Pigmeat production tonnes in Spain
Spain: Pigmeat production tonnes was 4.96 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.96 million
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
5th
of 180 countries
All-time high
5.18 million
in 2021
All-time low
239,268
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pigmeat production tonnes in Spain, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pigmeat production tonnes in Spain is 4.96 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pigmeat production tonnes in Spain peaked at 5.18 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 239,268, in 1961.
That places Spain 5th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pigmeat production tonnes in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 239,268 | — |
| 1962 | 245,321 | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 311,014 | +26.8% |
| 1964 | 316,908 | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 266,294 | -16.0% |
| 1966 | 366,574 | +37.7% |
| 1967 | 416,965 | +13.7% |
| 1968 | 419,016 | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 436,248 | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 491,749 | +12.7% |
| 1971 | 475,065 | -3.4% |
| 1972 | 461,242 | -2.9% |
| 1973 | 588,516 | +27.6% |
| 1974 | 710,131 | +20.7% |
| 1975 | 601,919 | -15.2% |
| 1976 | 648,812 | +7.8% |
| 1977 | 734,516 | +13.2% |
| 1978 | 803,024 | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 939,418 | +17.0% |
| 1980 | 1.18 million | +25.9% |
| 1981 | 1.22 million | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 1.34 million | +9.1% |
| 1983 | 1.34 million | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 1.43 million | +6.5% |
| 1985 | 1.39 million | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 1.40 million | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 1.49 million | +6.5% |
| 1988 | 1.72 million | +15.6% |
| 1989 | 1.70 million | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 1.79 million | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 1.88 million | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 1.92 million | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 2.09 million | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 2.12 million | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 2.17 million | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 2.36 million | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 2.40 million | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 2.74 million | +14.3% |
| 1999 | 2.89 million | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 2.90 million | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 2.99 million | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 3.07 million | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 3.19 million | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 3.08 million | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 3.17 million | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 3.24 million | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 3.44 million | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 3.48 million | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 3.29 million | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 3.37 million | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 3.47 million | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 3.47 million | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 3.43 million | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 3.56 million | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 3.85 million | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 4.18 million | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 4.30 million | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 4.53 million | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 4.64 million | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 5.00 million | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 5.18 million | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 5.07 million | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 4.87 million | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 4.96 million | +1.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 4.96 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 77,630, 63.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Spain's 4.96 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 103,170, 48.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pigmeat production tonnes in Spain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | +37.7% | 266,294 | 366,574 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 335,290 | 239,268 | 436,248 | 9 |
| 1970s | 645,439 | 461,242 | 939,418 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.42 million | 1.18 million | 1.72 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.24 million | 1.79 million | 2.89 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.18 million | 2.90 million | 3.48 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.88 million | 3.37 million | 4.64 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.02 million | 4.87 million | 5.18 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More agriculture & rural data for Spain
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- 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 0.3372 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3681 % 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 0.5425 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0268 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,036 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0113 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pigmeat production tonnes in Spain?
- Pigmeat production tonnes in Spain was 4.96 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 5.18 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 239,268 in 1961.
- How does Spain rank for pigmeat production tonnes?
- Spain ranks 5th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pigmeat production tonnes rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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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