Sheep — Stocks in Western Africa
Western Africa: Sheep — Stocks was 143.15 million An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sheep — Stocks in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
In 2024, sheep — stocks in Western Africa stood at 143.15 million An. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and up 40.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep — stocks in Western Africa peaked at 143.15 million An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15.41 million An, in 1961.
Western Africa ranks 10th of 30 groups on this measure, 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 Western Africa, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15.41 million An | — |
| 1962 | 16.10 million An | +4.5% |
| 1963 | 17.10 million An | +6.3% |
| 1964 | 18.45 million An | +7.9% |
| 1965 | 19.80 million An | +7.3% |
| 1966 | 21.00 million An | +6.1% |
| 1967 | 22.28 million An | +6.1% |
| 1968 | 23.35 million An | +4.8% |
| 1969 | 24.28 million An | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 25.74 million An | +6.0% |
| 1971 | 26.00 million An | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 26.10 million An | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 25.40 million An | -2.7% |
| 1974 | 24.96 million An | -1.7% |
| 1975 | 27.00 million An | +8.2% |
| 1976 | 29.26 million An | +8.4% |
| 1977 | 31.25 million An | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 33.20 million An | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 34.26 million An | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 35.75 million An | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 37.45 million An | +4.7% |
| 1982 | 38.57 million An | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 37.22 million An | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 35.23 million An | -5.3% |
| 1985 | 36.46 million An | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 38.45 million An | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 39.75 million An | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 41.01 million An | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 42.60 million An | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 43.98 million An | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 43.45 million An | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 44.00 million An | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 45.34 million An | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 47.11 million An | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 48.90 million An | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 52.43 million An | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 56.29 million An | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 59.92 million An | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 64.57 million An | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 67.92 million An | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 71.06 million An | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 74.01 million An | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 75.34 million An | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 77.42 million An | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 79.49 million An | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 81.27 million An | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 83.96 million An | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 85.41 million An | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 88.35 million An | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 90.85 million An | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 95.52 million An | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 98.94 million An | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 102.15 million An | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 101.91 million An | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 106.64 million An | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 110.78 million An | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 115.49 million An | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 119.05 million An | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 122.86 million An | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 126.87 million An | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 131.93 million An | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 136.40 million An | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 139.75 million An | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 143.15 million An | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19.75 million An | 15.41 million An | 24.28 million An | 9 |
| 1970s | 28.32 million An | 24.96 million An | 34.26 million An | 10 |
| 1980s | 38.25 million An | 35.23 million An | 42.60 million An | 10 |
| 1990s | 50.60 million An | 43.45 million An | 64.57 million An | 10 |
| 2000s | 78.42 million An | 67.92 million An | 88.35 million An | 10 |
| 2010s | 106.42 million An | 90.85 million An | 122.86 million An | 10 |
| 2020s | 135.62 million An | 126.87 million An | 143.15 million An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
More agriculture & rural data for Western Africa
- Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled (indigenous) — Gross Production Value 1.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 2.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Raw milk of cattle — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 1.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Potatoes — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -3.71 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Gross Production Value (constant) -1.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other fruits, n.e.c. — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 1.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production 6.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 1.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 3.32 % change on previous year (2024)
- Meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled (indigenous) — Gross 0.2521 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep — stocks in Western Africa?
- Sheep — stocks in Western Africa was 143.15 million An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep — stocks recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 143.15 million An in 2024.
- What is the lowest sheep — stocks recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.41 million An in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for sheep — stocks?
- Western Africa ranks 10th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sheep — stocks rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa 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.