Sheep meat production in Hungary
In 2024 Hungary produced 1,470 t of sheep meat, the 112th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 24%. The record was 10,200 t in 1961.
- Production, 2024
- 1,470 t
- World rank
- 112 of 175
- 10-year change
- +24%
- Record
- 10,200 t
- 1961
Sheep meat in Hungary, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Hungary compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.15
- world 1.41
- 10-year change
- +24%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | Malaysia | 1,555 | 0.01% |
| 111 | Poland | 1,500 | 0.01% |
| 112 | Hungary | 1,470 | 0.01% |
| 113 | Madagascar | 1,426 | 0.01% |
| 114 | Slovenia | 1,390 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; Hungary is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,470 | +13% |
| 2023 | 1,300 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 1,230 | −3.1% |
| 2021 | 1,270 | +22% |
| 2020 | 1,040 | −34% |
| 2019 | 1,570 | −0.6% |
| 2018 | 1,580 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 1,564 | +46% |
| 2016 | 1,072 | −13% |
| 2015 | 1,230 | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 1,186 | +38% |
| 2013 | 858 | −23% |
| 2012 | 1,117 | +15% |
| 2011 | 968 | +17% |
| 2010 | 829 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 826 | −9.5% |
| 2008 | 913 | +37% |
| 2007 | 665 | −25% |
| 2006 | 882 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 863 | −26% |
| 2004 | 1,161 | +22% |
| 2003 | 949 | −62% |
| 2002 | 2,500 | −5.2% |
| 2001 | 2,638 | −26% |
| 2000 | 3,570 | −1.1% |
| 1999 | 3,610 | +43% |
| 1998 | 2,530 | +31% |
| 1997 | 1,930 | +21% |
| 1996 | 1,600 | −14% |
| 1995 | 1,870 | +70% |
| 1994 | 1,100 | −39% |
| 1993 | 1,800 | −70% |
| 1992 | 6,000 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 6,000 | +11% |
| 1990 | 5,400 | −22% |
| 1989 | 6,900 | +50% |
| 1988 | 4,600 | −4.2% |
| 1987 | 4,800 | −42% |
| 1986 | 8,300 | −5.7% |
| 1985 | 8,800 | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 8,100 | +16% |
| 1983 | 7,000 | +1.4% |
| 1982 | 6,900 | −8.0% |
| 1981 | 7,500 | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 7,300 | +55% |
| 1979 | 4,700 | −20% |
| 1978 | 5,900 | +64% |
| 1977 | 3,600 | −23% |
| 1976 | 4,700 | −29% |
| 1975 | 6,600 | +4.8% |
| 1974 | 6,300 | −10.0% |
| 1973 | 7,000 | +27% |
| 1972 | 5,500 | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 5,300 | −16% |
| 1970 | 6,300 | −15% |
| 1969 | 7,400 | −2.6% |
| 1968 | 7,600 | −9.5% |
| 1967 | 8,400 | −7.7% |
| 1966 | 9,100 | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 8,900 | +44% |
| 1964 | 6,200 | −29% |
| 1963 | 8,700 | −14% |
| 1962 | 10,100 | −1.0% |
| 1961 | 10,200 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 233 t USD 2.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 45 of 82
- Imports
- 236 t USD 1.9 m
- Importer rank
- 101 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 Hungary?
Hungary produced 1,470 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Hungary rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
Hungary ranked 112th 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 Hungary changed?
It rose by 24% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 10,200 t in 1961.
Does Hungary export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Hungary reported exports of 233 t (USD 2.5 m) and imports of 236 t (USD 1.9 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.