Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania: Sheep and Goat Meat — Production was 181,600 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in United Republic of Tanzania, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sheep and goat meat — production in United Republic of Tanzania is 181,600 t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 11.5% on the previous year and up 51.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep and goat meat — production in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 181,600 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 17,809 t, in 1964.
United Republic of Tanzania ranks 30th of 245 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in United Republic of Tanzania, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 19,396 t | — |
| 1962 | 19,754 t | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 20,286 t | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 17,809 t | -12.2% |
| 1965 | 18,223 t | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 19,642 t | +7.8% |
| 1967 | 19,714 t | +0.4% |
| 1968 | 19,810 t | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 19,916 t | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 20,044 t | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 20,190 t | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 21,266 t | +5.3% |
| 1973 | 20,116 t | -5.4% |
| 1974 | 20,527 t | +2.0% |
| 1975 | 20,945 t | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 24,133 t | +15.2% |
| 1977 | 24,626 t | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 25,128 t | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 25,640 t | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 25,555 t | -0.3% |
| 1981 | 26,681 t | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 27,115 t | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 26,932 t | -0.7% |
| 1984 | 26,706 t | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 29,213 t | +9.4% |
| 1986 | 29,454 t | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 29,683 t | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 29,896 t | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 30,592 t | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 31,302 t | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 31,868 t | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 32,950 t | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 34,080 t | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 34,908 t | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 37,317 t | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 37,268 t | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 37,708 t | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 38,155 t | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 39,690 t | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 41,925 t | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 42,962 t | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 44,046 t | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 46,489 t | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 45,723 t | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 45,937 t | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 48,128 t | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 50,104 t | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 51,084 t | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 52,347 t | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 86,630 t | +65.5% |
| 2011 | 103,710 t | +19.7% |
| 2012 | 111,100 t | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 115,660 t | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 120,240 t | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 129,290 t | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 124,740 t | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 81,070 t | -35.0% |
| 2018 | 93,000 t | +14.7% |
| 2019 | 110,560 t | +18.9% |
| 2020 | 102,140 t | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 107,800 t | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 113,740 t | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 162,800 t | +43.1% |
| 2024 | 181,600 t | +11.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in United Republic of Tanzania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +65.5% | 52,347 t | 86,630 t |
| 2023 | +43.1% | 113,740 t | 162,800 t |
| 2017 | -35.0% | 124,740 t | 81,070 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,395 t | 17,809 t | 20,286 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 22,261 t | 20,044 t | 25,640 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 28,182 t | 25,555 t | 30,592 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 35,525 t | 31,302 t | 39,690 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 46,875 t | 41,925 t | 52,347 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 107,600 t | 81,070 t | 129,290 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 133,616 t | 102,140 t | 181,600 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep and goat meat — production in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Sheep and goat meat — production in United Republic of Tanzania was 181,600 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 Republic of Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 181,600 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest sheep and goat meat — production recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,809 t in 1964.
- How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for sheep and goat meat — production?
- United Republic of Tanzania ranks 30th out of 245 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sheep and goat meat — production rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Republic of Tanzania 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.