Raw hides and skins of cattle — Production in Lesotho
Lesotho: Raw hides and skins of cattle — Production was 220.48 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Raw hides and skins of cattle — Production in Lesotho, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, raw hides and skins of cattle — production in Lesotho stood at 220.48 t.
That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and down 55.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of cattle — production in Lesotho peaked at 2,665 t in 1988 and was at its lowest, 202.13 t, in 2022.
That places Lesotho 206th out of 250 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Raw hides and skins of cattle — Production in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,749 t | — |
| 1962 | 1,801 t | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 1,750 t | -2.8% |
| 1964 | 1,357 t | -22.5% |
| 1965 | 1,613 t | +18.9% |
| 1966 | 972.61 t | -39.7% |
| 1967 | 1,306 t | +34.3% |
| 1968 | 1,210 t | -7.3% |
| 1969 | 1,380 t | +14.0% |
| 1970 | 1,760 t | +27.6% |
| 1971 | 1,777 t | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 1,809 t | +1.8% |
| 1973 | 1,904 t | +5.3% |
| 1974 | 1,967 t | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 1,904 t | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 1,840 t | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 1,904 t | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 2,062 t | +8.3% |
| 1979 | 2,221 t | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 2,285 t | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 2,285 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2,475 t | +8.3% |
| 1983 | 2,538 t | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 2,538 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2,602 t | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 2,634 t | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 2,634 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2,665 t | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 2,408 t | -9.6% |
| 1990 | 1,999 t | -17.0% |
| 1991 | 460.1 t | -77.0% |
| 1992 | 603.52 t | +31.2% |
| 1993 | 570.1 t | -5.5% |
| 1994 | 502.4 t | -11.9% |
| 1995 | 506.63 t | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 472.79 t | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 530.12 t | +12.1% |
| 1998 | 439.15 t | -17.2% |
| 1999 | 672.27 t | +53.1% |
| 2000 | 682 t | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 719.87 t | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 627.42 t | -12.8% |
| 2003 | 657.46 t | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 645.19 t | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 686.44 t | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 638.42 t | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 701.04 t | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 577.5 t | -17.6% |
| 2009 | 413.13 t | -28.5% |
| 2010 | 401.5 t | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 525.46 t | +30.9% |
| 2012 | 561.42 t | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 532.44 t | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 494.79 t | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 530.12 t | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 486.81 t | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 420.29 t | -13.7% |
| 2018 | 355.37 t | -15.4% |
| 2019 | 294.47 t | -17.1% |
| 2020 | 346.04 t | +17.5% |
| 2021 | 218.79 t | -36.8% |
| 2022 | 202.13 t | -7.6% |
| 2023 | 240.53 t | +19.0% |
| 2024 | 220.48 t | -8.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Raw hides and skins of cattle — Production in Lesotho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -77.0% | 1,999 t | 460.1 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,460 t | 972.61 t | 1,801 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,915 t | 1,760 t | 2,221 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,506 t | 2,285 t | 2,665 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 675.61 t | 439.15 t | 1,999 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 634.85 t | 413.13 t | 719.87 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 460.27 t | 294.47 t | 561.42 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 245.59 t | 202.13 t | 346.04 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is raw hides and skins of cattle — production in Lesotho?
- Raw hides and skins of cattle — production in Lesotho was 220.48 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest raw hides and skins of cattle — production recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 2,665 t in 1988.
- What is the lowest raw hides and skins of cattle — production recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 202.13 t in 2022.
- How does Lesotho rank for raw hides and skins of cattle — production?
- Lesotho ranks 206th out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is raw hides and skins of cattle — production rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Raw hides and skins of cattle — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.