Sheep meat production in Djibouti
In 2024 Djibouti produced 2,256 t of sheep meat, the 102nd largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 1.7%. The record was 2,318 t in 2006.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 2,256 t
- World rank
- 102 of 175
- 10-year change
- +1.7%
- Record
- 2,318 t
- 2006
Sheep meat in Djibouti, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Djibouti compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.02% in 2014
- kg per person
- 1.93
- world 1.41
- 10-year change
- +1.7%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Rwanda | 2,420 | 0.02% |
| 101 | Cyprus | 2,330 | 0.02% |
| 102 | Djibouti | 2,256 | 0.02% |
| 103 | Myanmar | 2,200 | 0.02% |
| 104 | Paraguay | 2,125 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; Djibouti is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,256 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 2,252 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 2,248 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2,247 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 2,242 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 2,238 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 2,234 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 2,229 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 2,223 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 2,214 | −0.2% |
| 2014 | 2,219 | −0.1% |
| 2013 | 2,222 | −0.2% |
| 2012 | 2,226 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 2,184 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 2,184 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 2,184 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 2,184 | −0.7% |
| 2007 | 2,200 | −5.1% |
| 2006 | 2,318 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 2,184 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 2,184 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 2,184 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 2,184 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 2,184 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 2,184 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 2,132 | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 2,080 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 2,080 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 2,080 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 2,080 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 2,080 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 2,080 | −4.8% |
| 1992 | 2,184 | −1.9% |
| 1991 | 2,227 | +20% |
| 1990 | 1,851 | +16% |
| 1989 | 1,597 | −5.6% |
| 1988 | 1,691 | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 1,601 | −4.9% |
| 1986 | 1,683 | −6.8% |
| 1985 | 1,806 | −0.9% |
| 1984 | 1,823 | +12% |
| 1983 | 1,622 | +21% |
| 1982 | 1,341 | −14% |
| 1981 | 1,556 | −32% |
| 1980 | 2,284 | +22% |
| 1979 | 1,867 | +5.6% |
| 1978 | 1,768 | +13% |
| 1977 | 1,560 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 1,560 | +15% |
| 1975 | 1,352 | −6.8% |
| 1974 | 1,451 | +11% |
| 1973 | 1,310 | +7.6% |
| 1972 | 1,217 | +8.4% |
| 1971 | 1,123 | +20% |
| 1970 | 936 | +11% |
| 1969 | 842 | +17% |
| 1968 | 718 | +44% |
| 1967 | 499 | +26% |
| 1966 | 395 | +22% |
| 1965 | 324 | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 318 | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 312 | +2.0% |
| 1962 | 306 | +2.0% |
| 1961 | 300 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1 t USD 10,000
- Importer rank
- 172 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 Djibouti?
Djibouti produced 2,256 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Djibouti rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
Djibouti ranked 102nd 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 Djibouti changed?
It rose by 1.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 2,318 t in 2006.
Does Djibouti export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Djibouti reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 10,000), 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 Djibouti 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.