Sheep meat production in Bhutan
In 2024 Bhutan produced 19 t of sheep meat, the 166th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 200 t in 1989.
- Production, 2024
- 19 t
- World rank
- 166 of 175
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 200 t
- 1989
Sheep meat in Bhutan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Bhutan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- kg per person
- 0.02
- world 1.41
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | Dominica | 27 | 0.00% |
| 165 | Singapore | 21 | 0.00% |
| 166 | Bhutan | 19 | 0.00% |
| 167 | Costa Rica | 16 | 0.00% |
| 168 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 13 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; Bhutan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | −14% |
| 2023 | 22 | +16% |
| 2022 | 19 | −14% |
| 2021 | 22 | — |
| 1990 | 190 | −5.0% |
| 1989 | 200 | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 190 | +12% |
| 1987 | 170 | +113% |
| 1986 | 80 | −41% |
| 1985 | 135 | +23% |
| 1984 | 110 | +29% |
| 1983 | 85 | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 80 | +14% |
| 1981 | 70 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 70 | +17% |
| 1979 | 60 | −7.7% |
| 1978 | 65 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 60 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 60 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 60 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 60 | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 58 | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 55 | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 53 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 53 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 53 | +6.0% |
| 1968 | 50 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 50 | +11% |
| 1966 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 45 | +9.8% |
| 1963 | 41 | +5.1% |
| 1962 | 39 | +5.4% |
| 1961 | 37 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1 t USD 34,000
- Importer rank
- 171 of 178
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 sheep meat in Bhutan?
Bhutan produced 19 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bhutan rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
Bhutan ranked 166th of 175 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.9% of the world total.
Does Bhutan export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Bhutan reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 34,000), 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. 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.