Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) was 3,593 t in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production in Bulgaria, 1961–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Bulgaria is 3,593 t, measured in 2017. That is the lowest value across all 57 years on record.
The figure is down 9.4% on the previous year and down 42.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Bulgaria peaked at 35,987 t in 1985 and was at its lowest, 3,593 t, in 2017.
That places Bulgaria 84th out of 234 countries with data for 2017, 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 sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18,966 t | — |
| 1962 | 22,804 t | +20.2% |
| 1963 | 21,417 t | -6.1% |
| 1964 | 25,092 t | +17.2% |
| 1965 | 25,313 t | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 27,512 t | +8.7% |
| 1967 | 28,671 t | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 29,226 t | +1.9% |
| 1969 | 29,303 t | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 27,132 t | -7.4% |
| 1971 | 29,739 t | +9.6% |
| 1972 | 29,409 t | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 29,719 t | +1.1% |
| 1974 | 31,392 t | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 26,337 t | -16.1% |
| 1976 | 29,504 t | +12.0% |
| 1977 | 24,666 t | -16.4% |
| 1978 | 25,397 t | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 23,911 t | -5.9% |
| 1980 | 24,454 t | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 27,788 t | +13.6% |
| 1982 | 29,245 t | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 29,854 t | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 31,999 t | +7.2% |
| 1985 | 35,987 t | +12.5% |
| 1986 | 33,706 t | -6.3% |
| 1987 | 30,025 t | -10.9% |
| 1988 | 26,454 t | -11.9% |
| 1989 | 27,092 t | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 24,364 t | -10.1% |
| 1991 | 28,189 t | +15.7% |
| 1992 | 22,689 t | -19.5% |
| 1993 | 20,738 t | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 16,316 t | -21.3% |
| 1995 | 16,148 t | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 19,756 t | +22.3% |
| 1997 | 17,991 t | -8.9% |
| 1998 | 18,498 t | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 20,238 t | +9.4% |
| 2000 | 20,764 t | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 6,119 t | -70.5% |
| 2002 | 5,781 t | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 5,123 t | -11.4% |
| 2004 | 5,772 t | +12.7% |
| 2005 | 7,176 t | +24.3% |
| 2006 | 7,361 t | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 6,248 t | -15.1% |
| 2008 | 6,382 t | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 5,379 t | -15.7% |
| 2010 | 5,391 t | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 4,781 t | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 5,584 t | +16.8% |
| 2013 | 4,290 t | -23.2% |
| 2014 | 4,322 t | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 4,010 t | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 3,966 t | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 3,593 t | -9.4% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 3,593 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 757.04 t, 4.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 3,593 t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,582 t, 2.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25,367 t | 18,966 t | 29,303 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 27,721 t | 23,911 t | 31,392 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 29,660 t | 24,454 t | 35,987 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,493 t | 16,148 t | 28,189 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,610 t | 5,123 t | 20,764 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,492 t | 3,593 t | 5,584 t | 8 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 81 Côte d'Ivoire 3,838 t compare
- 81 Cote d'Ivoire 3,838 t compare
- 83 Cuba 3,604 t compare
- 85 Jordan 3,579 t compare
- 86 Serbia and Montenegro 3,438 t compare
- 87 Portugal 3,161 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Bulgaria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0715 % 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 0.5626 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0125 % 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 0.7824 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 21.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0247 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 503.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9803 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Bulgaria?
- Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Bulgaria was 3,593 t in 2017, 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 Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 35,987 t in 1985.
- What is the lowest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,593 t in 2017.
- How does Bulgaria rank for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production?
- Bulgaria ranks 84th out of 234 countries with data for 2017.
- Is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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.