Sheep — Stocks in Rwanda
Rwanda: Sheep — Stocks was 288,916 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sheep — Stocks in Rwanda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 288,916 An for sheep — stocks in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.1% on the previous year and down 54.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep — stocks in Rwanda peaked at 828,836 An in 2011 and was at its lowest, 138,000 An, in 1967.
That places Rwanda 147th 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 290,000 An | — |
| 1962 | 286,000 An | -1.4% |
| 1963 | 215,000 An | -24.8% |
| 1964 | 154,600 An | -28.1% |
| 1965 | 174,800 An | +13.1% |
| 1966 | 139,000 An | -20.5% |
| 1967 | 138,000 An | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 183,000 An | +32.6% |
| 1969 | 149,000 An | -18.6% |
| 1970 | 186,657 An | +25.3% |
| 1971 | 187,547 An | +0.5% |
| 1972 | 201,548 An | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 243,012 An | +20.6% |
| 1974 | 207,600 An | -14.6% |
| 1975 | 252,286 An | +21.5% |
| 1976 | 248,146 An | -1.6% |
| 1977 | 257,310 An | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 267,146 An | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 278,622 An | +4.3% |
| 1980 | 295,520 An | +6.1% |
| 1981 | 335,584 An | +13.6% |
| 1982 | 326,647 An | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 348,865 An | +6.8% |
| 1984 | 338,486 An | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 357,425 An | +5.6% |
| 1986 | 348,660 An | -2.5% |
| 1987 | 362,900 An | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 363,856 An | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 392,617 An | +7.9% |
| 1990 | 388,616 An | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 394,000 An | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 404,000 An | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 414,000 An | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 424,000 An | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 220,000 An | -48.1% |
| 1996 | 248,000 An | +12.7% |
| 1997 | 263,000 An | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 192,344 An | -26.9% |
| 1999 | 277,991 An | +44.5% |
| 2000 | 254,441 An | -8.5% |
| 2001 | 278,018 An | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 300,640 An | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 371,766 An | +23.7% |
| 2004 | 469,979 An | +26.4% |
| 2005 | 686,837 An | +46.1% |
| 2006 | 695,367 An | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 703,989 An | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 718,178 An | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 754,086 An | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 743,201 An | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 828,836 An | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 807,392 An | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 798,638 An | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 631,000 An | -21.0% |
| 2015 | 716,309 An | +13.5% |
| 2016 | 637,068 An | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 664,703 An | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 601,836 An | -9.5% |
| 2019 | 520,185 An | -13.6% |
| 2020 | 420,365 An | -19.2% |
| 2021 | 390,767 An | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 331,748 An | -15.1% |
| 2023 | 301,343 An | -9.2% |
| 2024 | 288,916 An | -4.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 288,916 An is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.37 million An, 7% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 288,916 An is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.91 million An, 15% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 192,156 An | 138,000 An | 290,000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 232,987 An | 186,657 An | 278,622 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 347,056 An | 295,520 An | 392,617 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 322,595 An | 192,344 An | 424,000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 523,330 An | 254,441 An | 754,086 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 694,917 An | 520,185 An | 828,836 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 346,628 An | 288,916 An | 420,365 An | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1421 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep — stocks in Rwanda?
- Sheep — stocks in Rwanda was 288,916 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep — stocks recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 828,836 An in 2011.
- What is the lowest sheep — stocks recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 138,000 An in 1967.
- How does Rwanda rank for sheep — stocks?
- Rwanda ranks 147th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sheep — stocks rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.