Sheep meat production in Croatia
In 2024 Croatia produced 5,710 t of sheep meat, the 85th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.7%. The record was 6,570 t in 2023.
- Production, 2024
- 5,710 t
- World rank
- 85 of 175
- 10-year change
- +7.7%
- Record
- 6,570 t
- 2023
Sheep meat in Croatia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Croatia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.06% in 2014
- kg per person
- 1.47
- world 1.41
- 10-year change
- +7.7%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | Qatar | 5,803 | 0.05% |
| 84 | Ecuador | 5,779 | 0.05% |
| 85 | Croatia | 5,710 | 0.05% |
| 86 | Lebanon | 5,129 | 0.04% |
| 87 | Switzerland | 4,932 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; Croatia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,710 | −13% |
| 2023 | 6,570 | +10% |
| 2022 | 5,970 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 5,610 | +13% |
| 2020 | 4,960 | −7.1% |
| 2019 | 5,340 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 5,270 | +12% |
| 2017 | 4,704 | −5.4% |
| 2016 | 4,971 | −0.6% |
| 2015 | 5,000 | −5.7% |
| 2014 | 5,300 | −5.4% |
| 2013 | 5,600 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 5,400 | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 5,000 | +127% |
| 2010 | 2,200 | −4.3% |
| 2009 | 2,300 | −4.8% |
| 2008 | 2,415 | −4.9% |
| 2007 | 2,540 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 2,524 | −8.2% |
| 2005 | 2,750 | +24% |
| 2004 | 2,213 | −26% |
| 2003 | 3,000 | +27% |
| 2002 | 2,363 | +19% |
| 2001 | 1,993 | −1.7% |
| 2000 | 2,028 | −50% |
| 1999 | 4,092 | +141% |
| 1998 | 1,700 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 1,700 | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 1,650 | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 1,600 | −11% |
| 1994 | 1,800 | −10% |
| 1993 | 2,009 | −12% |
| 1992 | 2,284 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 158 t USD 1.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 54 of 82
- Imports
- 2,087 t USD 21.1 m
- Importer rank
- 46 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 Croatia?
Croatia produced 5,710 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Croatia rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
Croatia ranked 85th 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 Croatia changed?
It rose by 7.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 6,570 t in 2023.
Does Croatia export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Croatia reported exports of 158 t (USD 1.7 m) and imports of 2,087 t (USD 21.1 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. 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.