Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Australia
Australia: Hypothetical land animals slaughtered was 247.70 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
247.70 billion
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
11th
of 199 countries
All-time high
247.70 billion
in 2024
All-time low
22.30 billion
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Australia, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Australia is 247.70 billion, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and up 23.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Australia peaked at 247.70 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 22.30 billion, in 1961.
Australia ranks 11th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 22.30 billion | — |
| 1962 | 22.90 billion | +2.7% |
| 1963 | 23.55 billion | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 25.46 billion | +8.1% |
| 1965 | 28.60 billion | +12.3% |
| 1966 | 30.03 billion | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 33.65 billion | +12.0% |
| 1968 | 38.30 billion | +13.8% |
| 1969 | 37.99 billion | -0.8% |
| 1970 | 42.62 billion | +12.2% |
| 1971 | 49.06 billion | +15.1% |
| 1972 | 54.34 billion | +10.8% |
| 1973 | 51.80 billion | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 54.70 billion | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 54.66 billion | -0.1% |
| 1976 | 59.42 billion | +8.7% |
| 1977 | 63.33 billion | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 69.60 billion | +9.9% |
| 1979 | 72.91 billion | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 84.43 billion | +15.8% |
| 1981 | 84.57 billion | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 78.63 billion | -7.0% |
| 1983 | 86.03 billion | +9.4% |
| 1984 | 81.25 billion | -5.6% |
| 1985 | 91.23 billion | +12.3% |
| 1986 | 97.07 billion | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 101.49 billion | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 102.68 billion | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 100.41 billion | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 105.90 billion | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 106.51 billion | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 110.20 billion | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 113.16 billion | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 121.50 billion | +7.4% |
| 1995 | 122.35 billion | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 123.55 billion | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 130.88 billion | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 137.59 billion | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 134.03 billion | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 146.00 billion | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 146.97 billion | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 156.19 billion | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 153.15 billion | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 157.72 billion | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 157.35 billion | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 162.71 billion | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 168.71 billion | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 167.47 billion | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 168.41 billion | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 179.75 billion | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 189.17 billion | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 193.11 billion | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 198.29 billion | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 200.95 billion | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 203.84 billion | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 212.56 billion | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 219.46 billion | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 214.54 billion | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 218.63 billion | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 218.35 billion | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 224.05 billion | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 231.43 billion | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 241.25 billion | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 247.70 billion | +2.7% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 247.70 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 108.54 billion, 2.3× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Australia's 247.70 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 57.59 billion, 4.3× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29.20 billion | 22.30 billion | 38.30 billion | 9 |
| 1970s | 57.25 billion | 42.62 billion | 72.91 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 90.78 billion | 78.63 billion | 102.68 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 120.57 billion | 105.90 billion | 137.59 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 158.47 billion | 146.00 billion | 168.71 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 203.03 billion | 179.75 billion | 219.46 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 232.56 billion | 218.35 billion | 247.70 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 8 Barbados 265.79 billion compare
- 9 Brazil 254.78 billion compare
- 10 Jamaica 248.90 billion compare
- 12 New Zealand 238.06 billion compare
- 13 United States 235.34 billion compare
- 14 Netherlands 232.84 billion compare
More reference data data for Australia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 28.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 118.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 170.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Australia?
- Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Australia was 247.70 billion in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hypothetical land animals slaughtered recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 247.70 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest hypothetical land animals slaughtered recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.30 billion in 1961.
- How does Australia rank for hypothetical land animals slaughtered?
- Australia ranks 11th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hypothetical land animals slaughtered rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Hypothetical land animals slaughtered. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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