> In 2024 Chad produced 258,922 t of sheep meat, the 10th largest in the world (2.24% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 114%.

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# Sheep meat production in Chad

In 2024 Chad produced 258,922 t of sheep meat, the 10th largest in the world (2.24% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 114%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 2024258,922 t
World rank10 of 175
10-year change+114%
Record258,922 t2024

## Sheep meat in Chad, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Chad compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total2.2%1.3% in 2014
kg per person12.8world 1.41
10-year change+114%world +23%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/uzbekistan/) | 266,110 | 2.3% |
| 9 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/united-kingdom/) | 265,500 | 2.3% |
| 10 | **Chad** | 258,922 | 2.2% |
| 11 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/pakistan/) | 256,036 | 2.2% |
| 12 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/iran/) | 236,074 | 2.0% |

[Full ranking of 175 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/)

### Map of world production of sheep meat

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Chad is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 258,922 | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 240,025 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 222,404 | +7.9% |
| 2021 | 206,077 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 190,949 | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 176,967 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 164,113 | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 152,206 | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 140,863 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 130,518 | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 120,942 | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 112,068 | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 103,842 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 96,210 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 89,154 | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 82,602 | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 76,536 | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 70,920 | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 65,718 | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 60,894 | +7.9% |
| 2004 | 56,412 | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 52,272 | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 48,438 | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 44,892 | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 41,598 | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 38,538 | +7.9% |
| 1998 | 35,712 | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 33,084 | +7.9% |
| 1996 | 30,654 | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 28,404 | +7.9% |
| 1994 | 26,316 | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 24,390 | +8.0% |
| 1992 | 22,590 | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 20,934 | +7.9% |
| 1990 | 19,404 | +7.9% |
| 1989 | 17,982 | +8.0% |
| 1988 | 16,650 | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 15,426 | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 14,310 | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 13,248 | +7.9% |
| 1984 | 12,276 | +7.9% |
| 1983 | 11,376 | +7.8% |
| 1982 | 10,548 | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 9,774 | +8.0% |
| 1980 | 9,054 | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 8,388 | +7.9% |
| 1978 | 7,776 | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 7,200 | +7.8% |
| 1976 | 6,678 | −14% |
| 1975 | 7,800 | +12% |
| 1974 | 6,960 | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 6,600 | −16% |
| 1972 | 7,813 | +16% |
| 1971 | 6,750 | −3.2% |
| 1970 | 6,975 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 6,975 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 6,975 | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 6,820 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 6,820 | +19% |
| 1965 | 5,720 | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 5,655 | +1.4% |
| 1963 | 5,577 | +6.2% |
| 1962 | 5,252 | +2.5% |
| 1961 | 5,122 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports469 t USD 1.1 m
Importer rank85 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](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of sheep meat in Chad?

Chad produced 258,922 t in 2024, 2.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Chad ranked 10th of 175 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.9% of the world total.

### How has the production of sheep meat in Chad changed?

It rose by 114% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Chad export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 Chad reported no exports and imports of 469 t (USD 1.1 m), 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 Chad is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/india/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/australia/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/turkey/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/new-zealand/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/algeria/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/sudan/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/uzbekistan/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/united-kingdom/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/pakistan/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/iran/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/syria/)
[All countries producing sheep meat](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/)

## Other products of Chad

[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/chad/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/chad/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/chad/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/chad/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/chad/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/chad/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/chad/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/chad/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/chad/)[Sesame seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/chad/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/chad/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/chad/)
[Agricultural production in Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/country/chad/)

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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