Sheep — Stocks, annual growth rate in Western Africa
Western Africa: Sheep — Stocks, annual growth rate was 2.44 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.44 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 0.6%
Rank
5th
of 31 groups
All-time high
8.36 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-5.34 % change on previous year
in 1984
Years of data
63
1962–2024
Sheep — Stocks, annual growth rate in Western Africa, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 2.44 % change on previous year for sheep — stocks, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 1,137.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep — stocks, annual growth rate in Western Africa peaked at 8.36 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -5.34 % change on previous year, in 1984.
That places Western Africa 5th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sheep — Stocks, annual growth rate in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 4.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 6.25 % change on previous year | +39.9% |
| 1964 | 7.89 % change on previous year | +26.2% |
| 1965 | 7.31 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1966 | 6.06 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 1967 | 6.08 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 1969 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 1970 | 6.03 % change on previous year | +52.0% |
| 1971 | 0.9991 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 1972 | 0.3773 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 1973 | -2.68 % change on previous year | -811.5% |
| 1974 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
| 1975 | 8.17 % change on previous year | -574.6% |
| 1976 | 8.36 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 6.83 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 1978 | 6.22 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1979 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 1980 | 4.35 % change on previous year | +35.5% |
| 1981 | 4.74 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 1982 | 3 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 1983 | -3.5 % change on previous year | -216.8% |
| 1984 | -5.34 % change on previous year | +52.6% |
| 1985 | 3.47 % change on previous year | -164.9% |
| 1986 | 5.47 % change on previous year | +57.8% |
| 1987 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 1988 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1989 | 3.88 % change on previous year | +22.7% |
| 1990 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 1991 | -1.2 % change on previous year | -137.2% |
| 1992 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -206.5% |
| 1993 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +137.2% |
| 1994 | 3.9 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
| 1995 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1996 | 7.21 % change on previous year | +89.2% |
| 1997 | 7.35 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 1999 | 7.76 % change on previous year | +20.2% |
| 2000 | 5.18 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 2001 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2002 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 2004 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +53.2% |
| 2005 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 2007 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +47.6% |
| 2008 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -47.6% |
| 2009 | 3.44 % change on previous year | +98.5% |
| 2010 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 2011 | 5.14 % change on previous year | +81.2% |
| 2012 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 2013 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2014 | -0.235 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 2015 | 4.65 % change on previous year | -2078.4% |
| 2016 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2017 | 4.25 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 2019 | 3.19 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 3.27 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 3.99 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 2022 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2023 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 2024 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.86 % change on previous year | 3.97 % change on previous year | 7.89 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 3.58 % change on previous year | -2.68 % change on previous year | 8.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.26 % change on previous year | -5.34 % change on previous year | 5.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.28 % change on previous year | -1.2 % change on previous year | 7.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.19 % change on previous year | 1.73 % change on previous year | 5.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.36 % change on previous year | -0.235 % change on previous year | 5.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.11 % change on previous year | 2.44 % change on previous year | 3.99 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 2 Sri Lanka 38.35 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Nepal 26.18 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Kenya 12.95 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Ethiopia 10.26 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Australia 10.09 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina 9.5 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Kazakhstan 9.34 % change on previous year compare
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- Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Yield/Carcass Weight, annual growth -1.67 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep — stocks, annual growth rate in Western Africa?
- Sheep — stocks, annual growth rate in Western Africa was 2.44 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest sheep — stocks, annual growth rate recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 8.36 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest sheep — stocks, annual growth rate recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.34 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does Western Africa rank for sheep — stocks, annual growth rate?
- Western Africa ranks 5th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sheep — stocks, annual growth rate rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,137.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Sheep — Stocks, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Sheep — Stocks. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Sheep — Stocks Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Sheep — Stocks. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.