Sheep meat production in Latvia
In 2024 Latvia produced 760 t of sheep meat, the 128th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. The record was 3,900 t in 1992.
- Production, 2024
- 760 t
- World rank
- 128 of 175
- 10-year change
- +12%
- Record
- 3,900 t
- 1992
Sheep meat in Latvia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Latvia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.41
- world 1.41
- 10-year change
- +12%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | Montenegro | 827 | 0.01% |
| 127 | Denmark | 810 | 0.01% |
| 128 | Latvia | 760 | 0.01% |
| 129 | Gambia | 754 | 0.01% |
| 130 | Moldova | 705 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; Latvia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 760 | −5.0% |
| 2023 | 800 | −1.2% |
| 2022 | 810 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 800 | −18% |
| 2020 | 980 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 970 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 940 | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 870 | −2.9% |
| 2016 | 896 | +11% |
| 2015 | 805 | +19% |
| 2014 | 676 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 675 | −0.6% |
| 2012 | 679 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 671 | +13% |
| 2010 | 592 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 589 | −6.2% |
| 2008 | 628 | +48% |
| 2007 | 424 | +11% |
| 2006 | 383 | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 350 | +15% |
| 2004 | 304 | −4.4% |
| 2003 | 318 | +16% |
| 2002 | 275 | −7.7% |
| 2001 | 298 | −23% |
| 2000 | 388 | +48% |
| 1999 | 263 | −22% |
| 1998 | 337 | −18% |
| 1997 | 412 | −43% |
| 1996 | 725 | −34% |
| 1995 | 1,100 | −50% |
| 1994 | 2,200 | −42% |
| 1993 | 3,800 | −2.6% |
| 1992 | 3,900 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 186 t USD 1.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 47 of 82
- Imports
- 121 t USD 1.4 m
- Importer rank
- 112 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 Latvia?
Latvia produced 760 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Latvia rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
Latvia ranked 128th 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 Latvia changed?
It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 3,900 t in 1992.
Does Latvia export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Latvia reported exports of 186 t (USD 1.9 m) and imports of 121 t (USD 1.4 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.