Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in Syria
Syria: Sheep and Goat Meat — Production was 206,557 t in 2024. ▲ Rising
Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in Syria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, sheep and goat meat — production in Syria stood at 206,557 t.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep and goat meat — production in Syria peaked at 212,995 t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 31,860 t, in 1961.
Syria ranks 25th of 245 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in Syria, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 31,860 t | — |
| 1962 | 36,335 t | +14.0% |
| 1963 | 38,150 t | +5.0% |
| 1964 | 38,100 t | -0.1% |
| 1965 | 41,750 t | +9.6% |
| 1966 | 40,240 t | -3.6% |
| 1967 | 41,850 t | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 39,315 t | -6.1% |
| 1969 | 44,630 t | +13.5% |
| 1970 | 44,715 t | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 47,415 t | +6.0% |
| 1972 | 45,615 t | -3.8% |
| 1973 | 45,950 t | +0.7% |
| 1974 | 53,550 t | +16.5% |
| 1975 | 53,700 t | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 49,150 t | -8.5% |
| 1977 | 61,296 t | +24.7% |
| 1978 | 64,788 t | +5.7% |
| 1979 | 80,506 t | +24.3% |
| 1980 | 88,175 t | +9.5% |
| 1981 | 90,061 t | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 91,500 t | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 94,000 t | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 97,500 t | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 95,910 t | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 95,444 t | -0.5% |
| 1987 | 102,921 t | +7.8% |
| 1988 | 111,943 t | +8.8% |
| 1989 | 119,426 t | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 119,781 t | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 129,156 t | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 117,650 t | -8.9% |
| 1993 | 98,025 t | -16.7% |
| 1994 | 125,518 t | +28.0% |
| 1995 | 136,570 t | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 150,287 t | +10.0% |
| 1997 | 153,727 t | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 160,122 t | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 182,048 t | +13.7% |
| 2000 | 188,770 t | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 173,470 t | -8.1% |
| 2002 | 125,877 t | -27.4% |
| 2003 | 159,551 t | +26.8% |
| 2004 | 167,910 t | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 186,969 t | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 194,904 t | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 212,995 t | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 192,944 t | -9.4% |
| 2009 | 197,757 t | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 166,125 t | -16.0% |
| 2011 | 186,410 t | +12.2% |
| 2012 | 185,856 t | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 177,618 t | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 175,103 t | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 143,993 t | -17.8% |
| 2016 | 147,954 t | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 141,626 t | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 140,815 t | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 127,154 t | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 160,407 t | +26.2% |
| 2021 | 170,949 t | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 196,056 t | +14.7% |
| 2023 | 209,600 t | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 206,557 t | -1.5% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 206,557 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 35,773 t, 5.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Syria's 206,557 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 53,296 t, 3.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39,137 t | 31,860 t | 44,630 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 54,668 t | 44,715 t | 80,506 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 98,688 t | 88,175 t | 119,426 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 137,288 t | 98,025 t | 182,048 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 180,115 t | 125,877 t | 212,995 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 159,265 t | 127,154 t | 186,410 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 188,714 t | 160,407 t | 209,600 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 22 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 265,500 t compare
- 23 Bangladesh 250,148 t compare
- 24 Saudi Arabia 217,857 t compare
- 25 Syrian Arab Republic 206,557 t compare
- 27 Russian Federation 204,950 t compare
- 27 Russia 204,950 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2063 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5652 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5246 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 76.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.85 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep and goat meat — production in Syria?
- Sheep and goat meat — production in Syria was 206,557 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep and goat meat — production recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 212,995 t in 2007.
- What is the lowest sheep and goat meat — production recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 31,860 t in 1961.
- How does Syria rank for sheep and goat meat — production?
- Syria ranks 25th out of 245 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sheep and goat meat — production rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Syria 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
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.