FAOSTAT · 2015–2024
Donkey meat production in Lesotho
In 2024 Lesotho produced 42 t of donkey meat, the 7th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). The record was 60 t in 2015.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 42 t
- World rank
- 7 of 9
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 60 t
- 2015
Donkey meat in Lesotho, 2015–2024 (tonnes)
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 | +50% |
| 2023 | 28 | −53% |
| 2022 | 60 | +100% |
| 2021 | 30 | +20% |
| 2020 | 25 | +25% |
| 2019 | 20 | +33% |
| 2018 | 15 | −25% |
| 2017 | 20 | −64% |
| 2016 | 55 | −8.3% |
| 2015 | 60 | — |
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.