> In 2024 Belgium produced 1.7 million t of all meat, the 32nd largest in the world (0.46% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 4.4%.

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# All meat production in Belgium

In 2024 Belgium produced 1.7 million t of all meat, the 32nd largest in the world (0.46% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 4.4%. The record was 1.9 million t in 2015.

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Production, 20241.7 million t
World rank32 of 194
10-year change−4.4%
Record1.9 million t2015

## All meat in Belgium, 2000–2024 (tonnes)

## Belgium compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.46%0.57% in 2014
kg per person148world 45.8
10-year change−4.4%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 30 | [Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/ukraine/) | 2,105,950 | 0.56% |
| 31 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/malaysia/) | 1,853,549 | 0.50% |
| 32 | **Belgium** | 1,735,124 | 0.46% |
| 33 | [Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/nigeria/) | 1,679,582 | 0.45% |
| 34 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/uzbekistan/) | 1,614,339 | 0.43% |

[Full ranking of 194 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/)

### Map of world production of meat

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,735,124 | +8.4% |
| 2023 | 1,600,959 | −7.1% |
| 2022 | 1,723,350 | −6.7% |
| 2021 | 1,848,010 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 1,808,719 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 1,755,598 | −3.8% |
| 2018 | 1,825,048 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 1,794,958 | −0.6% |
| 2016 | 1,805,539 | −2.4% |
| 2015 | 1,850,880 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 1,814,781 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 1,774,712 | −0.8% |
| 2012 | 1,788,259 | −0.0% |
| 2011 | 1,789,081 | −1.5% |
| 2010 | 1,816,000 | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 1,708,183 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 1,682,125 | −6.9% |
| 2007 | 1,806,919 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 1,780,171 | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 1,740,734 | −4.1% |
| 2004 | 1,815,442 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 1,738,836 | −4.5% |
| 2002 | 1,820,397 | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 1,772,164 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 1,735,552 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of meat in Belgium?

Belgium produced 1.7 million t in 2024, 0.46% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Belgium rank in the world for production of meat?

Belgium ranked 32nd of 194 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 26.2% of the world total.

### How has the production of meat in Belgium changed?

It fell by 4.4% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 1.9 million t in 2015.

### 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/brazil/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/india/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/russia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/mexico/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/spain/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/germany/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/argentina/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/pakistan/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/vietnam/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/australia/)
[All countries producing all meat](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/)

## Other products of Belgium

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/belgium/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/belgium/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/belgium/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/belgium/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/belgium/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/belgium/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/belgium/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/belgium/)[Rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/belgium/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/belgium/)[Lettuce and chicory](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/belgium/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/belgium/)
[Agricultural production in Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/country/belgium/)

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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