Sheep meat production in Syria
In 2024 Syria produced 194,855 t of sheep meat, the 13th largest in the world (1.69% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 21%. The record was 204,567 t in 2007.
- Production, 2024
- 194,855 t
- World rank
- 13 of 175
- 10-year change
- +21%
- Record
- 204,567 t
- 2007
Sheep meat in Syria, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Syria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.7%
- 1.7% in 2014
- kg per person
- 7.90
- world 1.41
- 10-year change
- +21%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pakistan | 256,036 | 2.2% |
| 12 | Iran | 236,074 | 2.0% |
| 13 | Syria | 194,855 | 1.7% |
| 14 | Russia | 188,214 | 1.6% |
| 15 | South Africa | 168,000 | 1.5% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; Syria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 194,855 | −1.5% |
| 2023 | 197,798 | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 185,044 | +15% |
| 2021 | 160,446 | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 148,367 | +28% |
| 2019 | 116,194 | −10% |
| 2018 | 129,675 | −0.6% |
| 2017 | 130,514 | −4.5% |
| 2016 | 136,693 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 132,842 | −18% |
| 2014 | 161,331 | −1.6% |
| 2013 | 163,874 | −4.8% |
| 2012 | 172,121 | −0.2% |
| 2011 | 172,429 | +13% |
| 2010 | 153,197 | −19% |
| 2009 | 189,537 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 184,500 | −9.8% |
| 2007 | 204,567 | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 187,467 | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 179,912 | +12% |
| 2004 | 161,308 | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 152,767 | +26% |
| 2002 | 120,900 | −28% |
| 2001 | 168,548 | −8.5% |
| 2000 | 184,137 | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 176,744 | +15% |
| 1998 | 154,234 | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 148,353 | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 142,912 | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 130,732 | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 120,163 | +30% |
| 1993 | 92,125 | −18% |
| 1992 | 113,001 | −9.1% |
| 1991 | 124,336 | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 113,805 | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 113,248 | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 106,685 | +9.2% |
| 1987 | 97,705 | +8.6% |
| 1986 | 89,966 | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 89,010 | −1.1% |
| 1984 | 90,000 | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 87,000 | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 85,000 | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 83,686 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 81,631 | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 75,252 | +27% |
| 1978 | 59,173 | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 56,368 | +27% |
| 1976 | 44,526 | −6.7% |
| 1975 | 47,700 | −1.9% |
| 1974 | 48,600 | +17% |
| 1973 | 41,400 | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 40,500 | −4.3% |
| 1971 | 42,300 | +6.8% |
| 1970 | 39,600 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 39,600 | +16% |
| 1968 | 34,200 | −8.9% |
| 1967 | 37,550 | +9.5% |
| 1966 | 34,290 | −6.1% |
| 1965 | 36,500 | +9.9% |
| 1964 | 33,200 | −2.9% |
| 1963 | 34,200 | +3.0% |
| 1962 | 33,200 | +13% |
| 1961 | 29,300 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 17 t USD 56,000
- Importer rank
- 144 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 Syria?
Syria produced 194,855 t in 2024, 1.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Syria rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
Syria ranked 13th 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 Syria changed?
It rose by 21% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 204,567 t in 2007.
Does Syria export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Syria reported no exports and imports of 17 t (USD 56,000), 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.