Poultry production in Lesotho
Lesotho: Poultry production was 568.52 tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
568.52 tonnes
Change on year
down 14.7%
World rank
178th
of 198 countries
All-time high
1,607 tonnes
in 1995
All-time low
298.4 tonnes
in 2019
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry production in Lesotho, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, poultry production in Lesotho stood at 568.52 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 14.7% on the previous year and down 40.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production in Lesotho peaked at 1,607 tonnes in 1995 and was at its lowest, 298.4 tonnes, in 2019.
That places Lesotho 178th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 524.89 tonnes | 456.8 tonnes | 640 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 729.6 tonnes | 672 tonnes | 744 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 980.8 tonnes | 760 tonnes | 1,160 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,235 tonnes | 832 tonnes | 1,607 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 932.16 tonnes | 645.33 tonnes | 1,072 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 500.23 tonnes | 298.4 tonnes | 962.65 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 628.79 tonnes | 522.31 tonnes | 801.8 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 175 French Polynesia 691.1 tonnes compare
- 176 Comoros 592.21 tonnes compare
- 177 Cape Verde 590.12 tonnes compare
- 179 Grenada 548.83 tonnes compare
- 180 Vanuatu 547.72 tonnes compare
- 181 East Timor 492 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Lesotho
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.6457 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.77 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6724 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5102 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.4131 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 221.03 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry production in Lesotho?
- Poultry production in Lesotho was 568.52 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 1,607 tonnes in 1995.
- What is the lowest poultry production recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 298.4 tonnes in 2019.
- How does Lesotho rank for poultry production?
- Lesotho ranks 178th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lesotho 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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Expressed in tonnes.