Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Australia
Australia: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) was 203,991 t in 2024. ▲ Rising
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production in Australia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Australia stood at 203,991 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.5% on the previous year and up 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Australia peaked at 210,392 t in 1972 and was at its lowest, 102,271 t, in 1984.
That places Australia 5th out of 234 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Australia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 128,376 t | — |
| 1962 | 131,181 t | +2.2% |
| 1963 | 132,656 t | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 130,928 t | -1.3% |
| 1965 | 130,729 t | -0.2% |
| 1966 | 133,857 t | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 131,213 t | -2.0% |
| 1968 | 146,189 t | +11.4% |
| 1969 | 149,542 t | +2.3% |
| 1970 | 166,084 t | +11.1% |
| 1971 | 181,552 t | +9.3% |
| 1972 | 210,392 t | +15.9% |
| 1973 | 156,947 t | -25.4% |
| 1974 | 102,844 t | -34.5% |
| 1975 | 115,973 t | +12.8% |
| 1976 | 129,298 t | +11.5% |
| 1977 | 120,837 t | -6.5% |
| 1978 | 112,996 t | -6.5% |
| 1979 | 108,108 t | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 120,670 t | +11.6% |
| 1981 | 127,204 t | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 112,402 t | -11.6% |
| 1983 | 116,648 t | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 102,271 t | -12.3% |
| 1985 | 113,408 t | +10.9% |
| 1986 | 127,217 t | +12.2% |
| 1987 | 128,506 t | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 128,938 t | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 119,553 t | -7.3% |
| 1990 | 138,116 t | +15.5% |
| 1991 | 147,154 t | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 146,716 t | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 141,543 t | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 142,454 t | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 136,743 t | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 126,346 t | -7.6% |
| 1997 | 124,615 t | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 135,562 t | +8.8% |
| 1999 | 138,242 t | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 149,600 t | +8.2% |
| 2001 | 157,300 t | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 141,680 t | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 131,340 t | -7.3% |
| 2004 | 123,420 t | -6.0% |
| 2005 | 130,941 t | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 137,638 t | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 150,386 t | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 145,093 t | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 139,724 t | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 122,145 t | -12.6% |
| 2011 | 113,654 t | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 121,975 t | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 145,296 t | +19.1% |
| 2014 | 158,532 t | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 158,632 t | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 156,756 t | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 147,313 t | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 162,043 t | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 160,882 t | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 144,714 t | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 145,854 t | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 156,185 t | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 186,245 t | +19.2% |
| 2024 | 203,991 t | +9.5% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 203,991 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 757.04 t, 269.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Australia's 203,991 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 78.84 t, 2587.6× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 134,963 t | 128,376 t | 149,542 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 140,503 t | 102,844 t | 210,392 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 119,682 t | 102,271 t | 128,938 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 137,749 t | 124,615 t | 147,154 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 140,712 t | 123,420 t | 157,300 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 144,723 t | 113,654 t | 162,043 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 167,398 t | 144,714 t | 203,991 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More agriculture & rural data for Australia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4449 % 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 1.16 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2372 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 12.7 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0227 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,476 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5855 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Australia?
- Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Australia was 203,991 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 210,392 t in 1972.
- What is the lowest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 102,271 t in 1984.
- How does Australia rank for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production?
- Australia ranks 5th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — 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.