Sheep meat production in Turkmenistan
In 2024 Turkmenistan produced 123,921 t of sheep meat, the 22nd largest in the world (1.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 3.4%. The record was 130,660 t in 2021.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 123,921 t
- World rank
- 22 of 175
- 10-year change
- +3.4%
- Record
- 130,660 t
- 2021
Sheep meat in Turkmenistan, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Turkmenistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.1%
- 1.3% in 2014
- kg per person
- 16.5
- world 1.41
- 10-year change
- +3.4%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Kazakhstan | 132,698 | 1.1% |
| 21 | Morocco | 129,000 | 1.1% |
| 22 | Turkmenistan | 123,921 | 1.1% |
| 23 | Brazil | 109,300 | 0.95% |
| 24 | Spain | 98,530 | 0.85% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; Turkmenistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 123,921 | −2.3% |
| 2023 | 126,830 | −1.0% |
| 2022 | 128,070 | −2.0% |
| 2021 | 130,660 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 127,060 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 122,800 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 120,970 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 120,200 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 119,270 | −1.0% |
| 2015 | 120,531 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 119,790 | −2.2% |
| 2013 | 122,477 | −1.3% |
| 2012 | 124,087 | −2.5% |
| 2011 | 127,286 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 122,310 | −4.4% |
| 2009 | 128,000 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 124,000 | −0.8% |
| 2007 | 125,000 | +34% |
| 2006 | 93,000 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 90,000 | −5.3% |
| 2004 | 95,000 | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 90,000 | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 83,000 | +17% |
| 2001 | 71,000 | +7.6% |
| 2000 | 66,000 | +10% |
| 1999 | 60,000 | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 58,100 | +21% |
| 1997 | 48,000 | −4.0% |
| 1996 | 50,000 | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 47,000 | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 43,000 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 42,000 | +27% |
| 1992 | 33,000 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of sheep meat in Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan produced 123,921 t in 2024, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Turkmenistan rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
Turkmenistan ranked 22nd 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 Turkmenistan changed?
It rose by 3.4% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 130,660 t in 2021.
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 Turkmenistan 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.