Sheep — Stocks in Malawi
Malawi: Sheep — Stocks was 436,701 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sheep — Stocks in Malawi, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 436,701 An for sheep — stocks in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 62.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep — stocks in Malawi peaked at 436,701 An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 71,337 An, in 1965.
That places Malawi 135th out of 234 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sheep — Stocks in Malawi, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 82,223 An | — |
| 1962 | 77,757 An | -5.4% |
| 1963 | 81,918 An | +5.4% |
| 1964 | 74,139 An | -9.5% |
| 1965 | 71,337 An | -3.8% |
| 1966 | 71,337 An | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 88,820 An | +24.5% |
| 1968 | 81,277 An | -8.5% |
| 1969 | 90,280 An | +11.1% |
| 1970 | 81,136 An | -10.1% |
| 1971 | 73,210 An | -9.8% |
| 1972 | 79,518 An | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 88,516 An | +11.3% |
| 1974 | 79,202 An | -10.5% |
| 1975 | 79,185 An | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 87,821 An | +10.9% |
| 1977 | 85,194 An | -3.0% |
| 1978 | 86,368 An | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 78,747 An | -8.8% |
| 1980 | 88,929 An | +12.9% |
| 1981 | 85,043 An | -4.4% |
| 1982 | 110,546 An | +30.0% |
| 1983 | 155,607 An | +40.8% |
| 1984 | 149,854 An | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 184,711 An | +23.3% |
| 1986 | 165,483 An | -10.4% |
| 1987 | 151,300 An | -8.6% |
| 1988 | 150,000 An | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 110,000 An | -26.7% |
| 1990 | 85,167 An | -22.6% |
| 1991 | 101,796 An | +19.5% |
| 1992 | 100,133 An | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 84,260 An | -15.9% |
| 1994 | 91,915 An | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 86,827 An | -5.5% |
| 1996 | 93,018 An | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 97,916 An | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 102,671 An | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 103,095 An | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 111,539 An | +8.2% |
| 2001 | 115,247 An | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 109,514 An | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 108,179 An | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 227,363 An | +110.2% |
| 2005 | 156,714 An | -31.1% |
| 2006 | 175,394 An | +11.9% |
| 2007 | 185,609 An | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 188,520 An | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 199,890 An | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 214,230 An | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 228,649 An | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 240,269 An | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 255,928 An | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 269,230 An | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 275,537 An | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 286,974 An | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 283,398 An | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 317,899 An | +12.2% |
| 2019 | 351,458 An | +10.6% |
| 2020 | 366,184 An | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 373,715 An | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 404,956 An | +8.4% |
| 2023 | 427,754 An | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 436,701 An | +2.1% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 436,701 An is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.37 million An, 10% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 436,701 An is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.91 million An, 23% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sheep — Stocks in Malawi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +110.2% | 108,179 An | 227,363 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 79,899 An | 71,337 An | 90,280 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 81,890 An | 73,210 An | 88,516 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 135,147 An | 85,043 An | 184,711 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 94,680 An | 84,260 An | 103,095 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 157,797 An | 108,179 An | 227,363 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 272,357 An | 214,230 An | 351,458 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 401,862 An | 366,184 An | 436,701 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More agriculture & rural data for Malawi
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1965 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.7718 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2798 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 24.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3003 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 201.66 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.19 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep — stocks in Malawi?
- Sheep — stocks in Malawi was 436,701 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep — stocks recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 436,701 An in 2024.
- What is the lowest sheep — stocks recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 71,337 An in 1965.
- How does Malawi rank for sheep — stocks?
- Malawi ranks 135th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sheep — stocks rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sheep — Stocks. 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.