Sheep meat production in Pakistan
In 2024 Pakistan produced 256,036 t of sheep meat, the 11th largest in the world (2.22% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2024
- 256,036 t
- World rank
- 11 of 175
- 10-year change
- +12%
- Record
- 256,036 t
- 2024
Sheep meat in Pakistan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Pakistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.2%
- 2.4% in 2014
- kg per person
- 1.02
- world 1.41
- 10-year change
- +12%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | United Kingdom | 265,500 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Chad | 258,922 | 2.2% |
| 11 | Pakistan | 256,036 | 2.2% |
| 12 | Iran | 236,074 | 2.0% |
| 13 | Syria | 194,855 | 1.7% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; Pakistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 256,036 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 253,000 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 250,000 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 247,000 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 244,000 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 241,000 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 239,000 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 236,000 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 233,000 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 230,000 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 228,000 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 226,000 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 224,000 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 220,000 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 217,000 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 215,000 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 212,000 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 210,000 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 207,000 | −8.0% |
| 2005 | 225,000 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 224,000 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 223,000 | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 221,000 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 220,000 | +40% |
| 2000 | 157,000 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 156,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 156,000 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 155,000 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 154,000 | −39% |
| 1995 | 253,000 | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 238,000 | +5.8% |
| 1993 | 225,000 | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 212,000 | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 200,000 | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 188,000 | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 178,000 | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 168,000 | +6.3% |
| 1987 | 158,000 | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 149,000 | −3.9% |
| 1985 | 155,000 | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 146,000 | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 136,000 | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 130,000 | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 123,000 | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 118,000 | −4.8% |
| 1979 | 124,000 | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 115,000 | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 107,000 | +10% |
| 1976 | 97,000 | +9.0% |
| 1975 | 89,000 | +7.2% |
| 1974 | 83,000 | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 76,000 | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 70,000 | +3.6% |
| 1971 | 67,600 | +0.9% |
| 1970 | 67,000 | +0.6% |
| 1969 | 66,600 | +0.4% |
| 1968 | 66,350 | +0.4% |
| 1967 | 66,100 | +0.4% |
| 1966 | 65,850 | +4.5% |
| 1965 | 63,000 | +5.5% |
| 1964 | 59,700 | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 57,400 | +4.9% |
| 1962 | 54,700 | +4.4% |
| 1961 | 52,400 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 10,372 t USD 85.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 14 of 82
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 Pakistan?
Pakistan produced 256,036 t in 2024, 2.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Pakistan rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
Pakistan ranked 11th 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 Pakistan changed?
It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does Pakistan export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Pakistan reported exports of 10,372 t (USD 85.7 m) and no imports, 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.