Meat and offal · FAOSTAT 2024
Pigeon and other bird meat production by country
World production of pigeon and other bird meat reached 17,389 t in 2024, down 14% over ten years. The largest producers were Egypt (68.1%), Namibia (28.2%), Saudi Arabia (2.6%), together 99% of the world total.
- World production, 2024
- 17,389 t
- 10-year change
- −14%
- Producing countries
- 6
- Largest producer
- Egypt
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Producers ranked, 2024
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt I | 11,849 | 68.1% | −13% |
| 2 | Namibia E | 4,905 | 28.2% | +12% |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia E | 452 | 2.60% | −30% |
| 4 | Syria | 142 | 0.82% | −30% |
| 5 | Myanmar I | 33 | 0.19% | −2.9% |
| 6 | Macao I | 9 | 0.05% | −77% |
E = estimated by FAO, I = imputed by FAO, X = from an external organisation; other figures are official.
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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.