Pigmeat production tonnes in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Pigmeat production tonnes was 960,800 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
960,800
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
19th
of 180 countries
All-time high
1.14 million
in 1998
All-time low
695,022
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pigmeat production tonnes in United Kingdom, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 960,800 for pigmeat production tonnes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pigmeat production tonnes in United Kingdom peaked at 1.14 million in 1998 and was at its lowest, 695,022, in 1961.
That places United Kingdom 19th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Pigmeat production tonnes in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 695,022 | — |
| 1962 | 774,291 | +11.4% |
| 1963 | 791,499 | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 829,967 | +4.9% |
| 1965 | 916,469 | +10.4% |
| 1966 | 874,521 | -4.6% |
| 1967 | 800,180 | -8.5% |
| 1968 | 835,222 | +4.4% |
| 1969 | 897,294 | +7.4% |
| 1970 | 920,905 | +2.6% |
| 1971 | 983,922 | +6.8% |
| 1972 | 980,526 | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 980,310 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | 977,709 | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 816,361 | -16.5% |
| 1976 | 851,600 | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 905,000 | +6.3% |
| 1978 | 877,800 | -3.0% |
| 1979 | 935,000 | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 926,000 | -1.0% |
| 1981 | 925,000 | -0.1% |
| 1982 | 955,000 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 1.01 million | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 947,000 | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 970,700 | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 983,328 | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 1.01 million | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 1.02 million | +0.9% |
| 1989 | 939,285 | -7.6% |
| 1990 | 946,080 | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 978,980 | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 1.00 million | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 1.02 million | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 1.06 million | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 1.02 million | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 1.00 million | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 1.09 million | +8.7% |
| 1998 | 1.14 million | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 1.04 million | -8.2% |
| 2000 | 899,000 | -13.7% |
| 2001 | 777,000 | -13.6% |
| 2002 | 774,000 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 716,000 | -7.5% |
| 2004 | 708,000 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 706,000 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 696,549 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 739,000 | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 740,000 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 720,253 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 758,000 | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 806,000 | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 825,000 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 833,000 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 863,000 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 900,000 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 919,000 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 903,000 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 927,000 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 957,000 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 984,000 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 1.04 million | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 1.04 million | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 926,400 | -11.0% |
| 2024 | 960,800 | +3.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 960,800 is above the median for high income countries, which is 77,630, 12.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 960,800 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 103,170, 9.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 823,829 | 695,022 | 916,469 | 9 |
| 1970s | 922,913 | 816,361 | 983,922 | 10 |
| 1980s | 967,698 | 925,000 | 1.02 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.03 million | 946,080 | 1.14 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 747,580 | 696,549 | 899,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 869,100 | 758,000 | 957,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 989,540 | 926,400 | 1.04 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More agriculture & rural data for United Kingdom
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2731 % 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 0.0861 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.8055 % 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 0.2384 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.63 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1852 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pigmeat production tonnes in United Kingdom?
- Pigmeat production tonnes in United Kingdom was 960,800 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 1.14 million in 1998.
- What is the lowest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 695,022 in 1961.
- How does United Kingdom rank for pigmeat production tonnes?
- United Kingdom ranks 19th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pigmeat production tonnes rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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