Sheep meat production in Costa Rica
In 2024 Costa Rica produced 16 t of sheep meat, the 167th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.7%. The record was 16 t in 2023.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 16 t
- World rank
- 167 of 175
- 10-year change
- +6.7%
- Record
- 16 t
- 2023
Sheep meat in Costa Rica, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Costa Rica compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.00
- world 1.41
- 10-year change
- +6.7%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | Singapore | 21 | 0.00% |
| 166 | Bhutan | 19 | 0.00% |
| 167 | Costa Rica | 16 | 0.00% |
| 168 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 13 | 0.00% |
| 169 | Suriname | 12 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; Costa Rica is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 16 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 15 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 15 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 15 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 15 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 15 | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 14 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 14 | −6.7% |
| 2015 | 15 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 15 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 15 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 15 | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 14 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 14 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 14 | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 13 | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 12 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 12 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 12 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 12 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 12 | +9.1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 11 | −21% |
| 1995 | 14 | +27% |
| 1994 | 11 | +450% |
| 1993 | 2 | −82% |
| 1992 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 11 | +10% |
| 1981 | 10 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 10 | +11% |
| 1979 | 9 | +13% |
| 1978 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 8 | +14% |
| 1968 | 7 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 7 | −13% |
| 1966 | 8 | +14% |
| 1965 | 7 | +17% |
| 1964 | 6 | +20% |
| 1963 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 5 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 10 t USD 196,000
- Importer rank
- 155 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 Costa Rica?
Costa Rica produced 16 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Costa Rica rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
Costa Rica ranked 167th 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 Costa Rica changed?
It rose by 6.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 16 t in 2023.
Does Costa Rica export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Costa Rica reported no exports and imports of 10 t (USD 196,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Costa Rica is imputed 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.