Goat meat production in Cabo Verde
In 2024 Cabo Verde produced 671 t of goat meat, the 108th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 24%. The record was 928 t in 2016.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 671 t
- World rank
- 108 of 170
- 10-year change
- −24%
- Record
- 928 t
- 2016
Goat meat in Cabo Verde, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Cabo Verde compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- kg per person
- 1.28
- world 0.95
- 10-year change
- −24%
- world +29%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | Guinea-Bissau | 867 | 0.01% |
| 107 | Austria | 740 | 0.01% |
| 108 | Cabo Verde | 671 | 0.01% |
| 109 | Dominican Republic | 616 | 0.01% |
| 110 | Switzerland | 506 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of goat meat
Share of the world total; Cabo Verde is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 671 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 642 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 626 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 609 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 593 | +19% |
| 2019 | 497 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 484 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 484 | −48% |
| 2016 | 928 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 902 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 878 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 855 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 831 | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 809 | +45% |
| 2010 | 558 | +23% |
| 2009 | 452 | +33% |
| 2008 | 340 | −20% |
| 2007 | 426 | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 401 | −21% |
| 2005 | 505 | −19% |
| 2004 | 620 | +31% |
| 2003 | 472 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 470 | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 450 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 450 | −4.3% |
| 1999 | 470 | −5.1% |
| 1998 | 495 | +19% |
| 1997 | 415 | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 410 | −2.4% |
| 1995 | 420 | −13% |
| 1994 | 480 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 480 | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 460 | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 455 | +15% |
| 1990 | 394 | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 389 | −18% |
| 1988 | 476 | +65% |
| 1987 | 288 | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 281 | +17% |
| 1985 | 241 | −18% |
| 1984 | 293 | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 290 | −13% |
| 1982 | 332 | +19% |
| 1981 | 280 | +22% |
| 1980 | 230 | −2.1% |
| 1979 | 235 | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 230 | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 220 | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 210 | +20% |
| 1975 | 175 | +9.4% |
| 1974 | 160 | +14% |
| 1973 | 140 | −9.7% |
| 1972 | 155 | −8.8% |
| 1971 | 170 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 170 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 170 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 170 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 170 | −2.9% |
| 1966 | 175 | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 170 | +6.3% |
| 1964 | 160 | +6.7% |
| 1963 | 150 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 150 | +7.1% |
| 1961 | 140 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1 t USD 14,000
- Importer rank
- 75 of 84
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of goat meat in Cabo Verde?
Cabo Verde produced 671 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Cabo Verde rank in the world for production of goat meat?
Cabo Verde ranked 108th of 170 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 32.8% of the world total.
How has the production of goat meat in Cabo Verde changed?
It fell by 24% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +29% for the world. The record was 928 t in 2016.
Does Cabo Verde export or import meat of goat, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Cabo Verde reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 14,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Cabo Verde is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
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.