Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Iceland
Iceland: Hypothetical land animals slaughtered was 131.61 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
131.61 billion
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
50th
of 199 countries
All-time high
146.48 billion
in 2017
All-time low
18.26 billion
in 1964
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Iceland, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Iceland is 131.61 billion, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Iceland peaked at 146.48 billion in 2017 and was at its lowest, 18.26 billion, in 1964.
Iceland ranks 50th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 20.43 billion | — |
| 1962 | 20.94 billion | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 19.81 billion | -5.4% |
| 1964 | 18.26 billion | -7.8% |
| 1965 | 19.69 billion | +7.8% |
| 1966 | 20.73 billion | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 22.10 billion | +6.6% |
| 1968 | 20.57 billion | -6.9% |
| 1969 | 20.92 billion | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 20.74 billion | -0.8% |
| 1971 | 20.10 billion | -3.1% |
| 1972 | 22.55 billion | +12.2% |
| 1973 | 25.49 billion | +13.0% |
| 1974 | 26.32 billion | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 27.82 billion | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 28.69 billion | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 29.22 billion | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 31.54 billion | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 33.98 billion | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 31.63 billion | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 34.86 billion | +10.2% |
| 1982 | 34.55 billion | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 39.82 billion | +15.2% |
| 1984 | 38.71 billion | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 47.59 billion | +22.9% |
| 1986 | 59.01 billion | +24.0% |
| 1987 | 51.24 billion | -13.2% |
| 1988 | 36.80 billion | -28.2% |
| 1989 | 38.17 billion | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 41.04 billion | +7.5% |
| 1991 | 42.22 billion | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 41.91 billion | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 40.93 billion | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 36.28 billion | -11.4% |
| 1995 | 47.47 billion | +30.9% |
| 1996 | 42.79 billion | -9.8% |
| 1997 | 49.58 billion | +15.9% |
| 1998 | 59.61 billion | +20.2% |
| 1999 | 63.70 billion | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 63.54 billion | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 74.75 billion | +17.6% |
| 2002 | 89.10 billion | +19.2% |
| 2003 | 107.06 billion | +20.2% |
| 2004 | 97.55 billion | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 99.81 billion | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 110.76 billion | +11.0% |
| 2007 | 124.44 billion | +12.4% |
| 2008 | 117.37 billion | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 114.21 billion | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 110.81 billion | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 124.17 billion | +12.1% |
| 2012 | 127.94 billion | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 127.34 billion | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 126.48 billion | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 130.45 billion | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 138.40 billion | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 146.48 billion | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 140.62 billion | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 140.97 billion | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 132.29 billion | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 131.67 billion | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 131.71 billion | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 133.56 billion | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 131.61 billion | -1.5% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 131.61 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 108.54 billion, 1.2× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 131.61 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 100.55 billion, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20.38 billion | 18.26 billion | 22.10 billion | 9 |
| 1970s | 26.65 billion | 20.10 billion | 33.98 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.24 billion | 31.63 billion | 59.01 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.55 billion | 36.28 billion | 63.70 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 99.86 billion | 63.54 billion | 124.44 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 131.36 billion | 110.81 billion | 146.48 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 132.17 billion | 131.61 billion | 133.56 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Iceland?
- Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Iceland was 131.61 billion in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hypothetical land animals slaughtered recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 146.48 billion in 2017.
- What is the lowest hypothetical land animals slaughtered recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.26 billion in 1964.
- How does Iceland rank for hypothetical land animals slaughtered?
- Iceland ranks 50th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hypothetical land animals slaughtered rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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