Poultry production tonnes in New Zealand
New Zealand: Poultry production tonnes was 232,317 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
232,317
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
57th
of 199 countries
All-time high
242,430
in 2018
All-time low
6,758
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry production tonnes in New Zealand, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 232,317 for poultry production tonnes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 22.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production tonnes in New Zealand peaked at 242,430 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6,758, in 1961.
That places New Zealand 57th 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.
Poultry production tonnes in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,758 | — |
| 1962 | 8,577 | +26.9% |
| 1963 | 7,385 | -13.9% |
| 1964 | 8,294 | +12.3% |
| 1965 | 9,637 | +16.2% |
| 1966 | 10,465 | +8.6% |
| 1967 | 10,698 | +2.2% |
| 1968 | 10,938 | +2.2% |
| 1969 | 12,632 | +15.5% |
| 1970 | 15,220 | +20.5% |
| 1971 | 18,740 | +23.1% |
| 1972 | 19,499 | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 21,470 | +10.1% |
| 1974 | 29,652 | +38.1% |
| 1975 | 27,279 | -8.0% |
| 1976 | 28,279 | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 27,760 | -1.8% |
| 1978 | 37,110 | +33.7% |
| 1979 | 34,421 | -7.2% |
| 1980 | 32,156 | -6.6% |
| 1981 | 39,589 | +23.1% |
| 1982 | 36,994 | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 33,710 | -8.9% |
| 1984 | 42,643 | +26.5% |
| 1985 | 49,580 | +16.3% |
| 1986 | 46,868 | -5.5% |
| 1987 | 49,381 | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 53,211 | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 58,530 | +10.0% |
| 1990 | 57,886 | -1.1% |
| 1991 | 59,560 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 61,425 | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 68,907 | +12.2% |
| 1994 | 72,225 | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 87,196 | +20.7% |
| 1996 | 90,186 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 87,551 | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 95,553 | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 98,409 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 106,295 | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 114,032 | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 124,054 | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 137,229 | +10.6% |
| 2004 | 146,622 | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 158,326 | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 152,781 | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 146,973 | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 147,945 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 141,117 | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 145,472 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 151,091 | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 169,226 | +12.0% |
| 2013 | 169,646 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 189,732 | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 192,637 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 212,862 | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 222,996 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 242,430 | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 227,666 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 219,199 | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 226,404 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 219,100 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 224,772 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 232,317 | +3.4% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 232,317 is above the median for high income countries, which is 117,382, 2.0× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 232,317 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 28,211, 8.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,487 | 6,758 | 12,632 | 9 |
| 1970s | 25,943 | 15,220 | 37,110 | 10 |
| 1980s | 44,266 | 32,156 | 58,530 | 10 |
| 1990s | 77,890 | 57,886 | 98,409 | 10 |
| 2000s | 137,537 | 106,295 | 158,326 | 10 |
| 2010s | 192,376 | 145,472 | 242,430 | 10 |
| 2020s | 224,358 | 219,100 | 232,317 | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More reference data data for New Zealand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0459 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 42.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 47.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2499 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry production tonnes in New Zealand?
- Poultry production tonnes in New Zealand was 232,317 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry production tonnes recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 242,430 in 2018.
- What is the lowest poultry production tonnes recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,758 in 1961.
- How does New Zealand rank for poultry production tonnes?
- New Zealand ranks 57th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production tonnes rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Poultry production tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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