Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Western Africa
Western Africa: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) was 72,052 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 72,052 t for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Western Africa peaked at 72,052 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 9,402 t, in 1961.
Western Africa ranks 18th of 30 groups on this measure, 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 Western Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,402 t | — |
| 1962 | 9,652 t | +2.7% |
| 1963 | 10,219 t | +5.9% |
| 1964 | 11,000 t | +7.6% |
| 1965 | 11,465 t | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 12,375 t | +7.9% |
| 1967 | 12,818 t | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 13,586 t | +6.0% |
| 1969 | 14,403 t | +6.0% |
| 1970 | 14,793 t | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 14,296 t | -3.4% |
| 1972 | 13,611 t | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 12,700 t | -6.7% |
| 1974 | 13,043 t | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 14,744 t | +13.0% |
| 1976 | 16,584 t | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 18,175 t | +9.6% |
| 1978 | 19,919 t | +9.6% |
| 1979 | 19,873 t | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 20,751 t | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 22,049 t | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 22,126 t | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 22,348 t | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 20,501 t | -8.3% |
| 1985 | 20,999 t | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 23,022 t | +9.6% |
| 1987 | 23,114 t | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 23,996 t | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 25,599 t | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 27,194 t | +6.2% |
| 1991 | 23,736 t | -12.7% |
| 1992 | 23,388 t | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 24,108 t | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 26,535 t | +10.1% |
| 1995 | 27,593 t | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 29,030 t | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 33,126 t | +14.1% |
| 1998 | 35,718 t | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 37,929 t | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 38,529 t | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 41,713 t | +8.3% |
| 2002 | 42,220 t | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 42,709 t | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 43,440 t | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 45,866 t | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 47,358 t | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 48,022 t | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 48,404 t | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 49,928 t | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 55,774 t | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 57,428 t | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 49,585 t | -13.7% |
| 2013 | 52,587 t | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 53,137 t | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 55,664 t | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 56,302 t | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 58,323 t | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 59,718 t | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 60,672 t | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 65,500 t | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 68,772 t | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 69,272 t | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 70,206 t | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 72,052 t | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,658 t | 9,402 t | 14,403 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 15,774 t | 12,700 t | 19,919 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 22,450 t | 20,501 t | 25,599 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,836 t | 23,388 t | 37,929 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 44,819 t | 38,529 t | 49,928 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 55,919 t | 49,585 t | 60,672 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 69,160 t | 65,500 t | 72,052 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Western Africa?
- Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Western Africa was 72,052 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 Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 72,052 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,402 t in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production?
- Western Africa ranks 18th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa 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.