Sheep — Stocks in Zambia
Zambia: Sheep — Stocks was 330,243 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sheep — Stocks in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sheep — stocks in Zambia is 330,243 An, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 7.1% on the previous year and up 37.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep — stocks in Zambia peaked at 330,243 An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 25,128 An, in 1976.
That places Zambia 144th 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 38,000 An | — |
| 1962 | 37,000 An | -2.6% |
| 1963 | 36,000 An | -2.7% |
| 1964 | 36,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 31,000 An | -13.9% |
| 1966 | 29,500 An | -4.8% |
| 1967 | 32,700 An | +10.8% |
| 1968 | 31,900 An | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 32,000 An | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 32,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 35,000 An | +9.4% |
| 1972 | 35,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 30,000 An | -14.3% |
| 1974 | 30,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 28,000 An | -6.7% |
| 1976 | 25,128 An | -10.3% |
| 1977 | 32,128 An | +27.9% |
| 1978 | 30,461 An | -5.2% |
| 1979 | 32,622 An | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 27,540 An | -15.6% |
| 1981 | 26,530 An | -3.7% |
| 1982 | 55,525 An | +109.3% |
| 1983 | 50,000 An | -10.0% |
| 1984 | 36,244 An | -27.5% |
| 1985 | 41,060 An | +13.3% |
| 1986 | 44,019 An | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 47,241 An | +7.3% |
| 1988 | 50,641 An | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 55,382 An | +9.4% |
| 1990 | 60,000 An | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 62,000 An | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 63,000 An | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 67,000 An | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 70,000 An | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 74,000 An | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 77,000 An | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 80,000 An | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 99,000 An | +23.8% |
| 1999 | 120,000 An | +21.2% |
| 2000 | 140,000 An | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 150,000 An | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 165,000 An | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 170,000 An | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 180,000 An | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 190,000 An | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 195,000 An | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 200,000 An | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 200,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 210,000 An | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 220,000 An | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 225,000 An | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 230,000 An | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 240,000 An | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 240,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 241,439 An | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 243,175 An | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 170,262 An | -30.0% |
| 2018 | 185,105 An | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 165,236 An | -10.7% |
| 2020 | 196,428 An | +18.9% |
| 2021 | 224,727 An | +14.4% |
| 2022 | 260,560 An | +15.9% |
| 2023 | 308,354 An | +18.3% |
| 2024 | 330,243 An | +7.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 330,243 An is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.94 million An, 17% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 330,243 An is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.91 million An, 17% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sheep — Stocks in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +109.3% | 26,530 An | 55,525 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 33,789 An | 29,500 An | 38,000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 31,034 An | 25,128 An | 35,000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 43,418 An | 26,530 An | 55,525 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 77,200 An | 60,000 An | 120,000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 180,000 An | 140,000 An | 210,000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 216,022 An | 165,236 An | 243,175 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 264,062 An | 196,428 An | 330,243 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More agriculture & rural data for Zambia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.1752 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.09 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 65.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0411 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 54.11 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep — stocks in Zambia?
- Sheep — stocks in Zambia was 330,243 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep — stocks recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 330,243 An in 2024.
- What is the lowest sheep — stocks recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,128 An in 1976.
- How does Zambia rank for sheep — stocks?
- Zambia ranks 144th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sheep — stocks rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.