All meat production in South Sudan
In 2024 South Sudan produced 230,430 t of all meat, the 104th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 30%. The record was 295,223 t in 2019.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 230,430 t
- World rank
- 104 of 194
- 10-year change
- +30%
- Record
- 295,223 t
- 2019
All meat in South Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
South Sudan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.06% in 2014
- kg per person
- 19.3
- world 45.8
- 10-year change
- +30%
- world +17%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | Afghanistan | 234,092 | 0.06% |
| 103 | Laos | 231,256 | 0.06% |
| 104 | South Sudan | 230,430 | 0.06% |
| 105 | Lithuania | 200,638 | 0.05% |
| 106 | Niger | 193,878 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of meat
Share of the world total; South Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 230,430 | −0.4% |
| 2023 | 231,376 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 222,789 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 217,086 | −2.4% |
| 2020 | 222,489 | −25% |
| 2019 | 295,223 | +38% |
| 2018 | 214,577 | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 203,599 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 199,711 | +11% |
| 2015 | 179,650 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 177,132 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 173,218 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 170,262 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of meat in South Sudan?
South Sudan produced 230,430 t in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Sudan rank in the world for production of meat?
South Sudan ranked 104th of 194 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 26.2% of the world total.
How has the production of meat in South Sudan changed?
It rose by 30% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 295,223 t in 2019.
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 South Sudan is estimated 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.

