Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Sheep and Goat Meat — Production was 265,500 t in 2024. ▲ Rising
Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 265,500 t for sheep and goat meat — production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.2% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep and goat meat — production in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 402,000 t in 1993 and was at its lowest, 207,881 t, in 1969.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 22nd out of 245 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 268,190 t | — |
| 1962 | 254,952 t | -4.9% |
| 1963 | 245,921 t | -3.5% |
| 1964 | 257,042 t | +4.5% |
| 1965 | 245,864 t | -4.3% |
| 1966 | 270,987 t | +10.2% |
| 1967 | 262,641 t | -3.1% |
| 1968 | 247,427 t | -5.8% |
| 1969 | 207,881 t | -16.0% |
| 1970 | 228,100 t | +9.7% |
| 1971 | 226,490 t | -0.7% |
| 1972 | 220,990 t | -2.4% |
| 1973 | 233,101 t | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 252,381 t | +8.3% |
| 1975 | 259,020 t | +2.6% |
| 1976 | 245,100 t | -5.4% |
| 1977 | 223,000 t | -9.0% |
| 1978 | 227,500 t | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 231,000 t | +1.5% |
| 1980 | 277,000 t | +19.9% |
| 1981 | 259,000 t | -6.5% |
| 1982 | 264,000 t | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 287,000 t | +8.7% |
| 1984 | 288,000 t | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 304,000 t | +5.6% |
| 1986 | 289,544 t | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 295,694 t | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 321,940 t | +8.9% |
| 1989 | 366,109 t | +13.7% |
| 1990 | 370,226 t | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 385,461 t | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 401,000 t | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 402,000 t | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 395,000 t | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 394,000 t | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 373,000 t | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 342,000 t | -8.3% |
| 1998 | 375,000 t | +9.6% |
| 1999 | 392,000 t | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 383,000 t | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 267,000 t | -30.3% |
| 2002 | 307,000 t | +15.0% |
| 2003 | 303,000 t | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 312,000 t | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 331,000 t | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 333,500 t | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 329,500 t | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 331,600 t | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 313,100 t | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 286,800 t | -8.4% |
| 2011 | 300,700 t | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 275,000 t | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 289,000 t | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 298,000 t | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 302,000 t | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 291,000 t | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 299,000 t | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 289,000 t | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 307,000 t | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 296,000 t | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 283,000 t | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 291,200 t | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 286,000 t | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 265,500 t | -7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 251,212 t | 207,881 t | 270,987 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 234,668 t | 220,990 t | 259,020 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 295,229 t | 259,000 t | 366,109 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 382,969 t | 342,000 t | 402,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 321,070 t | 267,000 t | 383,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 293,750 t | 275,000 t | 307,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 284,340 t | 265,500 t | 296,000 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 19 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 273,558 t compare
- 20 Uzbekistan 266,110 t compare
- 20 Uzbekistan 266,110 t compare
- 23 Bangladesh 250,148 t compare
- 24 Saudi Arabia 217,857 t compare
- 25 Syrian Arab Republic 206,557 t compare
- 25 Syria 206,557 t compare
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- Other fruits, n.e.c. — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 16.73 % change on previous year (1979)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep and goat meat — production in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Sheep and goat meat — production in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 265,500 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep and goat meat — production recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 402,000 t in 1993.
- What is the lowest sheep and goat meat — production recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 207,881 t in 1969.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for sheep and goat meat — production?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 22nd out of 245 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sheep and goat meat — production rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.