Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in China, Macao SAR

China, Macao SAR: Sheep and Goat Meat — Production was 27.51 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
27.51 t
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
232nd
of 245 countries
All-time high
39.74 t
in 1999
All-time low
0 t
in 1983
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in China, Macao SAR, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, sheep and goat meat — production in China, Macao SAR stood at 27.51 t.

That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sheep and goat meat — production in China, Macao SAR peaked at 39.74 t in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1983.

China, Macao SAR ranks 232nd of 245 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in China, Macao SAR, year by year

Annual values for Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in China, Macao SAR, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 2.17 t —
1962 1.28 t -41.0%
1963 1.53 t +19.5%
1964 1.39 t -9.2%
1965 1.2 t -13.7%
1966 1.06 t -11.7%
1967 0.97 t -8.5%
1968 0.34 t -64.9%
1969 0.51 t +50.0%
1970 0.35 t -31.4%
1971 0.19 t -45.7%
1972 1.67 t +778.9%
1973 2.67 t +59.9%
1974 3.73 t +39.7%
1975 5.73 t +53.6%
1976 7.57 t +32.1%
1977 2.26 t -70.1%
1978 4.94 t +118.6%
1979 1.17 t -76.3%
1980 0.54 t -53.8%
1981 7.61 t +1309.3%
1982 3.2 t -58.0%
1983 0 t -100.0%
1984 0.5 t —
1985 1.5 t +200.0%
1986 1 t -33.3%
1987 0.1 t -90.0%
1988 0 t -100.0%
1989 0 t —
1990 0.17 t —
1991 0.06 t -64.7%
1992 0.29 t +383.3%
1993 0.24 t -17.2%
1994 0 t -100.0%
1995 0.14 t —
1996 0.02 t -85.7%
1997 0 t -100.0%
1998 2.04 t —
1999 39.74 t +1848.0%
2000 24.04 t -39.5%
2001 24 t -0.2%
2002 23 t -4.2%
2003 24 t +4.3%
2004 22 t -8.3%
2005 25 t +13.6%
2006 19 t -24.0%
2007 10 t -47.4%
2008 13.79 t +37.9%
2009 21.83 t +58.3%
2010 20.44 t -6.4%
2011 20.94 t +2.4%
2012 21.44 t +2.4%
2013 21.94 t +2.3%
2014 23.54 t +7.3%
2015 24.22 t +2.9%
2016 25.1 t +3.6%
2017 25.86 t +3.0%
2018 26.54 t +2.6%
2019 27.12 t +2.2%
2020 27.59 t +1.7%
2021 27.39 t -0.7%
2022 26.86 t -1.9%
2023 27.19 t +1.2%
2024 27.51 t +1.2%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in China, Macao SAR 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.

YearChange FromTo
1999 +1848.0% 2.04 t 39.74 t
1981 +1309.3% 0.54 t 7.61 t
1972 +778.9% 0.19 t 1.67 t
1992 +383.3% 0.06 t 0.29 t

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.16 t 0.34 t 2.17 t 9
1970s 3.03 t 0.19 t 7.57 t 10
1980s 1.45 t 0 t 7.61 t 10
1990s 4.27 t 0 t 39.74 t 10
2000s 20.67 t 10 t 25 t 10
2010s 23.71 t 20.44 t 27.12 t 10
2020s 27.31 t 26.86 t 27.59 t 5

Countries ranked near China, Macao SAR

  1. 229 Puerto Rico 41.02 t compare
  2. 230 Singapore 29.6 t compare
  3. 231 Tonga 29.33 t compare
  4. 233 Saint Kitts and Nevis 22.19 t compare
  5. 233 Seychelles 22.19 t compare
  6. 233 Saint Kitts and Nevis 22.19 t compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is sheep and goat meat — production in China, Macao SAR?
Sheep and goat meat — production in China, Macao SAR was 27.51 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sheep and goat meat — production recorded in China, Macao SAR?
The highest recorded value was 39.74 t in 1999.
What is the lowest sheep and goat meat — production recorded in China, Macao SAR?
The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1983.
How does China, Macao SAR rank for sheep and goat meat — production?
China, Macao SAR ranks 232nd out of 245 countries with data for 2024.
Is sheep and goat meat — production rising or falling in China, Macao SAR?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, Macao SAR data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sheep and Goat Meat — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Sheep and Goat Meat — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
275 places, 15,694 data points, 1961–2024
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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.