Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) was 5.45 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production in Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea stood at 5.45 t.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Papua New Guinea peaked at 5.57 t in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.06 t, in 1972.
Papua New Guinea ranks 215th of 234 countries on this measure, 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 sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.48 t | — |
| 1962 | 0.23 t | -52.1% |
| 1963 | 0.21 t | -8.7% |
| 1964 | 0.17 t | -19.0% |
| 1965 | 0.12 t | -29.4% |
| 1966 | 0.43 t | +258.3% |
| 1967 | 0.25 t | -41.9% |
| 1968 | 0.25 t | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.24 t | -4.0% |
| 1970 | 0.17 t | -29.2% |
| 1971 | 0.24 t | +41.2% |
| 1972 | 0.06 t | -75.0% |
| 1973 | 0.56 t | +833.3% |
| 1974 | 0.25 t | -55.4% |
| 1975 | 0.24 t | -4.0% |
| 1976 | 2.6 t | +983.3% |
| 1977 | 0.65 t | -75.0% |
| 1978 | 1.09 t | +67.7% |
| 1979 | 1.27 t | +16.5% |
| 1980 | 1.24 t | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 1.38 t | +11.3% |
| 1982 | 1.19 t | -13.8% |
| 1983 | 0.98 t | -17.6% |
| 1984 | 1.01 t | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 2.23 t | +120.8% |
| 1986 | 2.03 t | -9.0% |
| 1987 | 1.96 t | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 2.03 t | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 2.09 t | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 2.34 t | +12.0% |
| 1991 | 2.28 t | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 2.41 t | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 2.53 t | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 2.79 t | +10.3% |
| 1995 | 2.79 t | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2.66 t | -4.7% |
| 1997 | 3.8 t | +42.9% |
| 1998 | 4.05 t | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 4.05 t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4.23 t | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 4.23 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 5.07 t | +19.9% |
| 2003 | 5.07 t | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 5.07 t | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 5.07 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 4.56 t | -10.1% |
| 2007 | 4.56 t | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4.56 t | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4.56 t | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 5.07 t | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 5.32 t | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 5.57 t | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 5.38 t | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 5.28 t | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 5.28 t | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 5.3 t | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 5.3 t | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 5.29 t | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 5.35 t | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 5.37 t | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 5.4 t | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 5.41 t | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 5.43 t | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 5.45 t | +0.4% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 5.45 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,614 t, 0% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 5.45 t is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 78.84 t, 7% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Papua New Guinea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +983.3% | 0.24 t | 2.6 t |
| 1973 | +833.3% | 0.06 t | 0.56 t |
| 1966 | +258.3% | 0.12 t | 0.43 t |
| 1985 | +120.8% | 1.01 t | 2.23 t |
| 1972 | -75.0% | 0.24 t | 0.06 t |
| 1977 | -75.0% | 2.6 t | 0.65 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2644 t | 0.12 t | 0.48 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.713 t | 0.06 t | 2.6 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.61 t | 0.98 t | 2.23 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.97 t | 2.28 t | 4.05 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.7 t | 4.23 t | 5.07 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.31 t | 5.07 t | 5.57 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.41 t | 5.37 t | 5.45 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 212 El Salvador 6.33 t compare
- 213 Nicaragua 5.91 t compare
- 214 Dominica 5.8 t compare
- 216 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 4.45 t compare
- 216 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 4.45 t compare
- 218 Costa Rica 3.19 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Papua New Guinea
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.1129 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.1305 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.3264 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1702 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 495.76 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Papua New Guinea?
- Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Papua New Guinea was 5.45 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 Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 5.57 t in 2012.
- What is the lowest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.06 t in 1972.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 215th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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.