> In 2024 Syria produced 41,649 t of beef (cattle meat), the 102nd largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 36%.

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# Beef (cattle meat) production in Syria

In 2024 Syria produced 41,649 t of beef (cattle meat), the 102nd largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 36%. The record was 70,883 t in 2011.

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Production, 202441,649 t
World rank102 of 189
10-year change−36%
Record70,883 t2011

## Beef (cattle meat) in Syria, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Syria compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.06%0.10% in 2014
kg per person1.69world 8.55
10-year change−36%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 100 | [Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/rwanda/) | 42,094 | 0.06% |
| 101 | [Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/tunisia/) | 41,793 | 0.06% |
| 102 | **Syria** | 41,649 | 0.06% |
| 103 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/malaysia/) | 39,498 | 0.06% |
| 104 | [Lebanon](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/lebanon/) | 39,194 | 0.06% |

[Full ranking of 189 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/)

### Map of world production of beef (cattle meat)

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Share of the world total; Syria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 41,649 | −1.2% |
| 2023 | 42,175 | −16% |
| 2022 | 50,102 | −21% |
| 2021 | 63,044 | −2.1% |
| 2020 | 64,392 | +24% |
| 2019 | 51,932 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 49,369 | −7.7% |
| 2017 | 53,459 | −7.3% |
| 2016 | 57,666 | −0.3% |
| 2015 | 57,859 | −11% |
| 2014 | 64,830 | −7.2% |
| 2013 | 69,880 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 68,238 | −3.7% |
| 2011 | 70,883 | +15% |
| 2010 | 61,599 | −2.2% |
| 2009 | 63,008 | −1.2% |
| 2008 | 63,751 | −2.7% |
| 2007 | 65,541 | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 60,304 | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 55,167 | +14% |
| 2004 | 48,200 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 47,025 | −0.0% |
| 2002 | 47,047 | +11% |
| 2001 | 42,266 | −10% |
| 2000 | 47,079 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 46,742 | +7.7% |
| 1998 | 43,396 | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 41,805 | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 40,000 | +18% |
| 1995 | 33,832 | +11% |
| 1994 | 30,495 | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 28,647 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 28,640 | −12% |
| 1991 | 32,620 | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 32,298 | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 30,394 | −1.3% |
| 1988 | 30,800 | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 29,150 | −2.8% |
| 1986 | 30,000 | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 29,700 | −1.8% |
| 1984 | 30,250 | −10% |
| 1983 | 33,700 | −6.9% |
| 1982 | 36,196 | +11% |
| 1981 | 32,538 | +24% |
| 1980 | 26,210 | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 24,937 | +38% |
| 1978 | 18,025 | +17% |
| 1977 | 15,375 | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 14,524 | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 14,080 | +11% |
| 1974 | 12,650 | +13% |
| 1973 | 11,220 | +28% |
| 1972 | 8,800 | −16% |
| 1971 | 10,450 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 10,450 | +5.6% |
| 1969 | 9,900 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 9,900 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 9,900 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 9,900 | −14% |
| 1965 | 11,550 | +11% |
| 1964 | 10,450 | −5.0% |
| 1963 | 11,000 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 11,000 | +33% |
| 1961 | 8,250 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of beef (cattle meat) in Syria?

Syria produced 41,649 t in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Syria rank in the world for production of beef (cattle meat)?

Syria ranked 102nd of 189 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 17.6% of the world total.

### How has the production of beef (cattle meat) in Syria changed?

It fell by 36% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 70,883 t in 2011.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/brazil/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/china/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/argentina/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/australia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/mexico/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/russia/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/turkey/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/pakistan/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/france/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/canada/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/uzbekistan/)
[All countries producing beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/)

## Other products of Syria

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/syria/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/syria/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/syria/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/syria/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/syria/)[Sheep milk](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/syria/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/syria/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/syria/)[Yoghurt](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/syria/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/syria/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/syria/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/syria/)
[Agricultural production in Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/country/syria/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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