Sheep fat, unrendered — Production in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Sheep fat, unrendered — Production was 2,754 t in 2024. ▬ Flat
Sheep fat, unrendered — Production in Southern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sheep fat, unrendered — production in Southern Africa is 2,754 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep fat, unrendered — production in Southern Africa peaked at 3,377 t in 1972 and was at its lowest, 1,636 t, in 1995.
That places Southern Africa 27th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Sheep fat, unrendered — Production in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,008 t | — |
| 1962 | 2,100 t | +4.6% |
| 1963 | 2,081 t | -0.9% |
| 1964 | 2,098 t | +0.8% |
| 1965 | 2,334 t | +11.3% |
| 1966 | 2,429 t | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 2,504 t | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 2,823 t | +12.7% |
| 1969 | 3,179 t | +12.6% |
| 1970 | 2,963 t | -6.8% |
| 1971 | 3,154 t | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 3,377 t | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 2,676 t | -20.8% |
| 1974 | 2,370 t | -11.4% |
| 1975 | 2,480 t | +4.6% |
| 1976 | 2,512 t | +1.3% |
| 1977 | 2,504 t | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 2,629 t | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 2,749 t | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 2,770 t | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 2,665 t | -3.8% |
| 1982 | 2,647 t | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 2,624 t | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 2,651 t | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 2,683 t | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 2,367 t | -11.8% |
| 1987 | 2,569 t | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 2,659 t | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 2,725 t | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 2,725 t | -0.0% |
| 1991 | 3,036 t | +11.4% |
| 1992 | 2,673 t | -11.9% |
| 1993 | 2,462 t | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 1,880 t | -23.6% |
| 1995 | 1,636 t | -12.9% |
| 1996 | 1,748 t | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 1,685 t | -3.6% |
| 1998 | 1,646 t | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 2,103 t | +27.8% |
| 2000 | 1,932 t | -8.1% |
| 2001 | 1,745 t | -9.7% |
| 2002 | 1,816 t | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 2,029 t | +11.8% |
| 2004 | 2,272 t | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 2,293 t | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 2,338 t | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 2,848 t | +21.8% |
| 2008 | 2,785 t | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 2,777 t | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 2,658 t | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2,538 t | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 2,686 t | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 3,023 t | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 3,038 t | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 2,794 t | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 2,786 t | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 2,567 t | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 2,684 t | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 2,683 t | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 2,626 t | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 2,537 t | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 2,727 t | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 2,551 t | -6.5% |
| 2024 | 2,754 t | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,395 t | 2,008 t | 3,179 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,741 t | 2,370 t | 3,377 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,636 t | 2,367 t | 2,770 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,159 t | 1,636 t | 3,036 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,284 t | 1,745 t | 2,848 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,746 t | 2,538 t | 3,038 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,639 t | 2,537 t | 2,754 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep fat, unrendered — production in Southern Africa?
- Sheep fat, unrendered — production in Southern Africa was 2,754 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep fat, unrendered — production recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3,377 t in 1972.
- What is the lowest sheep fat, unrendered — production recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,636 t in 1995.
- How does Southern Africa rank for sheep fat, unrendered — production?
- Southern Africa ranks 27th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sheep fat, unrendered — production rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Southern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sheep fat, unrendered — 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.