Raw hides and skins of goats or kids — Production (goats Production) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Raw hides and skins of goats or kids — Production (goats Production) was 33.09 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Raw hides and skins of goats or kids — Production in Lesotho, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for raw hides and skins of goats or kids — production in Lesotho is 33.09 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 14.1% on the previous year and down 51.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of goats or kids — production in Lesotho peaked at 451.62 t in 1989 and was at its lowest, 26.65 t, in 1998.
That places Lesotho 159th out of 219 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.
Raw hides and skins of goats or kids — Production (goats Production) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 168.27 t | — |
| 1962 | 199.16 t | +18.4% |
| 1963 | 210.37 t | +5.6% |
| 1964 | 189.33 t | -10.0% |
| 1965 | 225.34 t | +19.0% |
| 1966 | 215.13 t | -4.5% |
| 1967 | 235.66 t | +9.5% |
| 1968 | 176.35 t | -25.2% |
| 1969 | 211.91 t | +20.2% |
| 1970 | 234.62 t | +10.7% |
| 1971 | 244.41 t | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 249.72 t | +2.2% |
| 1973 | 255.03 t | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 265.66 t | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 278.94 t | +5.0% |
| 1976 | 239.09 t | -14.3% |
| 1977 | 252.38 t | +5.6% |
| 1978 | 292.23 t | +15.8% |
| 1979 | 318.79 t | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 345.36 t | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 358.64 t | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 371.92 t | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 385.21 t | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 398.49 t | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 411.77 t | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 418.42 t | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 425.06 t | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 438.34 t | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 451.62 t | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 438.34 t | -2.9% |
| 1991 | 33.87 t | -92.3% |
| 1992 | 32.76 t | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 40.56 t | +23.8% |
| 1994 | 43.67 t | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 36.78 t | -15.8% |
| 1996 | 35.32 t | -4.0% |
| 1997 | 39.2 t | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 26.65 t | -32.0% |
| 1999 | 46.14 t | +73.1% |
| 2000 | 36.4 t | -21.1% |
| 2001 | 36.54 t | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 39.42 t | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 37.28 t | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 30.42 t | -18.4% |
| 2005 | 41.94 t | +37.9% |
| 2006 | 48.28 t | +15.1% |
| 2007 | 50.34 t | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 74.57 t | +48.1% |
| 2009 | 45.05 t | -39.6% |
| 2010 | 31.22 t | -30.7% |
| 2011 | 47.9 t | +53.4% |
| 2012 | 51.22 t | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 65.9 t | +28.7% |
| 2014 | 68.67 t | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 59.04 t | -14.0% |
| 2016 | 43.4 t | -26.5% |
| 2017 | 51.77 t | +19.3% |
| 2018 | 61.65 t | +19.1% |
| 2019 | 37.92 t | -38.5% |
| 2020 | 44.55 t | +17.5% |
| 2021 | 28.85 t | -35.2% |
| 2022 | 35.94 t | +24.6% |
| 2023 | 38.5 t | +7.1% |
| 2024 | 33.09 t | -14.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Raw hides and skins of goats or kids — Production (goats 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 | -92.3% | 438.34 t | 33.87 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 203.5 t | 168.27 t | 235.66 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 263.09 t | 234.62 t | 318.79 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 400.48 t | 345.36 t | 451.62 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 77.33 t | 26.65 t | 438.34 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.02 t | 30.42 t | 74.57 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.87 t | 31.22 t | 68.67 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.19 t | 28.85 t | 44.55 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is raw hides and skins of goats or kids — production in Lesotho?
- Raw hides and skins of goats or kids — production in Lesotho was 33.09 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest raw hides and skins of goats or kids — production recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 451.62 t in 1989.
- What is the lowest raw hides and skins of goats or kids — production recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.65 t in 1998.
- How does Lesotho rank for raw hides and skins of goats or kids — production?
- Lesotho ranks 159th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is raw hides and skins of goats or kids — production rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.8%. 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 goats or kids — 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.