Sheep meat production in Georgia
In 2024 Georgia produced 4,400 t of sheep meat, the 93rd largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.3%. The record was 9,577 t in 2005.
- Production, 2024
- 4,400 t
- World rank
- 93 of 175
- 10-year change
- +7.3%
- Record
- 9,577 t
- 2005
Sheep meat in Georgia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Georgia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.04% in 2014
- kg per person
- 1.16
- world 1.41
- 10-year change
- +7.3%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Sweden | 4,580 | 0.04% |
| 92 | United Arab Emirates | 4,438 | 0.04% |
| 93 | Georgia | 4,400 | 0.04% |
| 94 | North Macedonia | 3,418 | 0.03% |
| 95 | Venezuela | 3,208 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; Georgia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,400 | −12% |
| 2023 | 5,000 | −3.8% |
| 2022 | 5,200 | +18% |
| 2021 | 4,400 | −10% |
| 2020 | 4,900 | −17% |
| 2019 | 5,900 | −35% |
| 2018 | 9,100 | +36% |
| 2017 | 6,700 | +46% |
| 2016 | 4,600 | −4.2% |
| 2015 | 4,800 | +17% |
| 2014 | 4,100 | +46% |
| 2013 | 2,800 | +12% |
| 2012 | 2,500 | −38% |
| 2011 | 4,000 | −18% |
| 2010 | 4,900 | +21% |
| 2009 | 4,060 | −46% |
| 2008 | 7,450 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 7,450 | −1.6% |
| 2006 | 7,570 | −21% |
| 2005 | 9,577 | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 9,199 | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 8,413 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 8,180 | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 7,638 | −14% |
| 2000 | 8,854 | +28% |
| 1999 | 6,928 | −16% |
| 1998 | 8,289 | +28% |
| 1997 | 6,500 | −31% |
| 1996 | 9,400 | +13% |
| 1995 | 8,300 | +12% |
| 1994 | 7,400 | +10% |
| 1993 | 6,700 | +9.8% |
| 1992 | 6,100 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 376 t USD 2.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 38 of 82
- Imports
- 5 t USD 128,000
- Importer rank
- 164 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 Georgia?
Georgia produced 4,400 t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Georgia rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
Georgia ranked 93rd 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 Georgia changed?
It rose by 7.3% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 9,577 t in 2005.
Does Georgia export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Georgia reported exports of 376 t (USD 2.9 m) and imports of 5 t (USD 128,000), 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.