Sheep meat production in North Macedonia
In 2024 North Macedonia produced 3,418 t of sheep meat, the 94th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%. The record was 13,050 t in 1994.
- Production, 2024
- 3,418 t
- World rank
- 94 of 175
- 10-year change
- −28%
- Record
- 13,050 t
- 1994
Sheep meat in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.05% in 2014
- kg per person
- 1.87
- world 1.41
- 10-year change
- −28%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 96 | DR Congo | 2,851 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,418 | −12% |
| 2023 | 3,891 | −2.5% |
| 2022 | 3,992 | +29% |
| 2021 | 3,097 | −2.7% |
| 2020 | 3,183 | −6.2% |
| 2019 | 3,392 | −1.6% |
| 2018 | 3,446 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 3,422 | −8.4% |
| 2016 | 3,737 | −6.1% |
| 2015 | 3,980 | −16% |
| 2014 | 4,727 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4,725 | −16% |
| 2012 | 5,600 | −12% |
| 2011 | 6,370 | +27% |
| 2010 | 5,000 | −4.3% |
| 2009 | 5,225 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 5,204 | −20% |
| 2007 | 6,495 | −9.8% |
| 2006 | 7,198 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 6,857 | −2.5% |
| 2004 | 7,030 | +19% |
| 2003 | 5,895 | +27% |
| 2002 | 4,637 | −21% |
| 2001 | 5,900 | +31% |
| 2000 | 4,500 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 4,396 | −22% |
| 1998 | 5,613 | −15% |
| 1997 | 6,588 | −31% |
| 1996 | 9,536 | −4.4% |
| 1995 | 9,976 | −24% |
| 1994 | 13,050 | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 12,882 | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 12,394 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,840 t USD 16.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 28 of 82
- Imports
- 1 t USD 27,000
- Importer rank
- 176 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 North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 3,418 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
North Macedonia ranked 94th 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 North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 28% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 13,050 t in 1994.
Does North Macedonia export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 1,840 t (USD 16.8 m) and imports of 1 t (USD 27,000), 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.