Sheep meat production in South Sudan
In 2024 South Sudan produced 13,086 t of sheep meat, the 70th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 52%. The record was 27,527 t in 2012.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 13,086 t
- World rank
- 70 of 175
- 10-year change
- −52%
- Record
- 27,527 t
- 2012
Sheep meat in South Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
South Sudan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.11%
- 0.29% in 2014
- kg per person
- 1.10
- world 1.41
- 10-year change
- −52%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Portugal | 13,860 | 0.12% |
| 69 | Benin | 13,653 | 0.12% |
| 70 | South Sudan | 13,086 | 0.11% |
| 71 | Cuba | 12,870 | 0.11% |
| 72 | Togo | 11,316 | 0.10% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; South Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,086 | −7.3% |
| 2023 | 14,112 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 13,551 | −5.8% |
| 2021 | 14,386 | −10% |
| 2020 | 16,000 | −23% |
| 2019 | 20,820 | +25% |
| 2018 | 16,648 | −16% |
| 2017 | 19,718 | −22% |
| 2016 | 25,168 | −1.9% |
| 2015 | 25,653 | −6.5% |
| 2014 | 27,433 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 27,129 | −1.4% |
| 2012 | 27,527 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of sheep meat in South Sudan?
South Sudan produced 13,086 t in 2024, 0.11% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Sudan rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
South Sudan ranked 70th 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 South Sudan changed?
It fell by 52% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 27,527 t in 2012.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for South Sudan is imputed by FAO. 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.