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FAOSTAT · 1961 → 2024

Sheep production in Australia: trends and world ranking

FAOSTAT data for Sheep in Australia: 2024 production, yield, harvested area, history, records, trends and world ranking.

Latest value79.33M head2024
World rank#3
World share5.8 %
Historical record180.08M head1970
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What the data show

In 2024, Australia recorded 79.33M head for Sheep according to FAOSTAT. The calculated 10-year change is +9.3 %. The series record is 180.08M head in 1970. The available world rank is #3.

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Ranking neighbours

#1China182.94M head#2India114.62M head#3Australia79.33M head#4Iran53.82M head#5Nigeria52.14M head

About this series

What is the latest available value for Sheep in Australia?

The latest available value is 79.33M head in 2024.

What is the historical record for Sheep in Australia?

The series maximum is 180.08M head in 1970.

How is world rank for Sheep calculated?

The ranking compares countries using a common reference year with sufficient coverage.

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