Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Hypothetical land animals slaughtered was 50.42 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
50.42 billion
Change on year
up 33.7%
World rank
107th
of 199 countries
All-time high
74.98 billion
in 2000
All-time low
10.37 billion
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Puerto Rico, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded 50.42 billion for hypothetical land animals slaughtered in 2024.
The figure is up 33.7% on the previous year and down 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Puerto Rico peaked at 74.98 billion in 2000 and was at its lowest, 10.37 billion, in 1961.
That places Puerto Rico 107th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10.37 billion | — |
| 1962 | 11.74 billion | +13.2% |
| 1963 | 12.31 billion | +4.9% |
| 1964 | 12.97 billion | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 11.82 billion | -8.8% |
| 1966 | 12.35 billion | +4.5% |
| 1967 | 12.77 billion | +3.4% |
| 1968 | 13.19 billion | +3.3% |
| 1969 | 13.42 billion | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 14.65 billion | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 16.09 billion | +9.8% |
| 1972 | 16.39 billion | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 15.81 billion | -3.5% |
| 1974 | 16.38 billion | +3.6% |
| 1975 | 17.11 billion | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 18.68 billion | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 18.84 billion | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 20.27 billion | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 25.75 billion | +27.0% |
| 1980 | 27.08 billion | +5.2% |
| 1981 | 29.78 billion | +10.0% |
| 1982 | 29.56 billion | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 27.36 billion | -7.4% |
| 1984 | 28.94 billion | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 34.86 billion | +20.4% |
| 1986 | 40.85 billion | +17.2% |
| 1987 | 45.99 billion | +12.6% |
| 1988 | 56.30 billion | +22.4% |
| 1989 | 53.78 billion | -4.5% |
| 1990 | 57.84 billion | +7.6% |
| 1991 | 65.52 billion | +13.3% |
| 1992 | 68.77 billion | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 71.20 billion | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 71.92 billion | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 74.94 billion | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 73.09 billion | -2.5% |
| 1997 | 73.57 billion | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 74.80 billion | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 65.55 billion | -12.4% |
| 2000 | 74.98 billion | +14.4% |
| 2001 | 65.76 billion | -12.3% |
| 2002 | 69.85 billion | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 54.36 billion | -22.2% |
| 2004 | 53.27 billion | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 56.64 billion | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 59.89 billion | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 63.47 billion | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 62.35 billion | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 61.44 billion | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 61.04 billion | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 60.55 billion | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 62.94 billion | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 59.85 billion | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 59.36 billion | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 58.93 billion | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 58.50 billion | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 58.96 billion | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 68.16 billion | +15.6% |
| 2019 | 61.55 billion | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 56.79 billion | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 47.67 billion | -16.1% |
| 2022 | 36.38 billion | -23.7% |
| 2023 | 37.70 billion | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 50.42 billion | +33.7% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 50.42 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 108.54 billion, 46% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 50.42 billion is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 114.01 billion, 44% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.33 billion | 10.37 billion | 13.42 billion | 9 |
| 1970s | 18.00 billion | 14.65 billion | 25.75 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 37.45 billion | 27.08 billion | 56.30 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 69.72 billion | 57.84 billion | 74.94 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 62.20 billion | 53.27 billion | 74.98 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.99 billion | 58.50 billion | 68.16 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.79 billion | 36.38 billion | 56.79 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
More reference data data for Puerto Rico
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 34.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0773 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0791 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1709 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2501 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 70.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 256.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 20.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Puerto Rico?
- Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Puerto Rico was 50.42 billion in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hypothetical land animals slaughtered recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 74.98 billion in 2000.
- What is the lowest hypothetical land animals slaughtered recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.37 billion in 1961.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for hypothetical land animals slaughtered?
- Puerto Rico ranks 107th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hypothetical land animals slaughtered rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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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