Poultry production in Argentina
Argentina: Poultry production was 2.34 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.34 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
14th
of 199 countries
All-time high
2.36 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
43,171 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry production in Argentina, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for poultry production in Argentina is 2.34 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production in Argentina peaked at 2.36 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 43,171 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Argentina 14th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry production in Argentina, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 43,171 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 50,950 tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1963 | 62,032 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 1964 | 85,201 tonnes | +37.4% |
| 1965 | 127,760 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1966 | 122,185 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1967 | 126,029 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 138,553 tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1969 | 146,155 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1970 | 186,947 tonnes | +27.9% |
| 1971 | 211,806 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1972 | 204,646 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1973 | 207,090 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 282,294 tonnes | +36.3% |
| 1975 | 277,990 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1976 | 262,610 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1977 | 256,800 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1978 | 264,570 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 290,563 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 298,500 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 303,270 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 339,790 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1983 | 357,115 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 352,885 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 365,485 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 378,560 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 438,788 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1988 | 391,579 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 1989 | 347,148 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 1990 | 371,797 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 410,844 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1992 | 498,450 tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1993 | 713,385 tonnes | +43.1% |
| 1994 | 752,774 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 817,255 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1996 | 790,102 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 823,041 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 930,247 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1999 | 982,860 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 1.00 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 993,122 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 742,310 tonnes | -25.3% |
| 2003 | 781,365 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 909,153 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2005 | 1.05 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 1.20 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 2007 | 1.29 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 1.44 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 1.55 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 1.64 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 1.82 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 1.95 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 1.97 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 1.98 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 2.14 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 2.10 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 2.15 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 2.11 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 2.25 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 2.26 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 2.34 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 2.36 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 2.33 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 2.34 million tonnes | +0.7% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 2.34 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 135,580 tonnes, 17.3× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 2.34 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 112,016 tonnes, 20.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 100,226 tonnes | 43,171 tonnes | 146,155 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 244,532 tonnes | 186,947 tonnes | 290,563 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 357,312 tonnes | 298,500 tonnes | 438,788 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 709,076 tonnes | 371,797 tonnes | 982,860 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.10 million tonnes | 742,310 tonnes | 1.55 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.01 million tonnes | 1.64 million tonnes | 2.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.33 million tonnes | 2.26 million tonnes | 2.36 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More reference data data for Argentina
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 111.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 31.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry production in Argentina?
- Poultry production in Argentina was 2.34 million tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry production recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 2.36 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest poultry production recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 43,171 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Argentina rank for poultry production?
- Argentina ranks 14th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Poultry production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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