Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in Yemen
Yemen: Sheep and Goat Meat — Production was 159,682 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sheep and Goat Meat — Production in Yemen, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Yemen recorded 159,682 t for sheep and goat meat — production in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep and goat meat — production in Yemen peaked at 159,682 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 21,890 t, in 1969.
That places Yemen 32nd out of 245 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Yemen, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 24,870 t | — |
| 1962 | 25,740 t | +3.5% |
| 1963 | 26,120 t | +1.5% |
| 1964 | 26,710 t | +2.3% |
| 1965 | 27,450 t | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 25,300 t | -7.8% |
| 1967 | 26,010 t | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 25,040 t | -3.7% |
| 1969 | 21,890 t | -12.6% |
| 1970 | 22,000 t | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 24,780 t | +12.6% |
| 1972 | 23,180 t | -6.5% |
| 1973 | 23,350 t | +0.7% |
| 1974 | 25,530 t | +9.3% |
| 1975 | 28,000 t | +9.7% |
| 1976 | 26,970 t | -3.7% |
| 1977 | 28,340 t | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 28,510 t | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 28,980 t | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 30,000 t | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 31,220 t | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 32,270 t | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 34,420 t | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 35,000 t | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 36,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 35,490 t | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 35,060 t | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 37,000 t | +5.5% |
| 1989 | 37,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 38,140 t | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 40,190 t | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 41,020 t | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 39,970 t | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 37,960 t | -5.0% |
| 1995 | 37,990 t | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 39,250 t | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 42,500 t | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 44,600 t | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 45,900 t | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 46,840 t | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 49,000 t | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 50,100 t | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 44,314 t | -11.5% |
| 2004 | 45,200 t | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 46,345 t | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 47,848 t | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 52,868 t | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 58,492 t | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 62,333 t | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 69,330 t | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 85,028 t | +22.6% |
| 2012 | 97,663 t | +14.9% |
| 2013 | 116,522 t | +19.3% |
| 2014 | 135,132 t | +16.0% |
| 2015 | 127,624 t | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 117,284 t | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 117,070 t | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 116,056 t | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 131,213 t | +13.1% |
| 2020 | 145,816 t | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 144,663 t | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 151,896 t | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 152,486 t | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 159,682 t | +4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25,459 t | 21,890 t | 27,450 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 25,964 t | 22,000 t | 28,980 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 34,346 t | 30,000 t | 37,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 40,752 t | 37,960 t | 45,900 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 50,334 t | 44,314 t | 62,333 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 111,292 t | 69,330 t | 135,132 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 150,909 t | 144,663 t | 159,682 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Yemen
- Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield 5,531 kg/ha (2024)
- Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Area harvested 1,577 ha (2014)
- Lemons and limes — Production 30,681 t (2024)
- Lemons and limes — Area harvested 2,654 ha (2024)
- Cucumbers and gherkins — Production 13,870 t (2017)
- Cucumbers and gherkins — Yield 15,011 kg/ha (2017)
- Cucumbers and gherkins — Area harvested 924 ha (2017)
- Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) 17,464 t (2024)
- Cabbages — Yield 13,188 kg/ha (2017)
- Cabbages — Production 7,491 t (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep and goat meat — production in Yemen?
- Sheep and goat meat — production in Yemen was 159,682 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep and goat meat — production recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 159,682 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest sheep and goat meat — production recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,890 t in 1969.
- How does Yemen rank for sheep and goat meat — production?
- Yemen ranks 32nd out of 245 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sheep and goat meat — production rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen 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.