Chicken Meat Production Volume 2016

Chicken meat production volume measures the total output of chicken meat in metric tons per year across countries.

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Highest
United States
18.71M metric tons
Lowest
Nauru
4.03 metric tons
Median country
58,938.5 metric tons
Countries with data
194

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1
United States flag
United States
18,708,464 metric tons
2
Brazil flag
Brazil
13,234,959 metric tons
3
China flag
China
13,216,000 metric tons
4
Russia flag
Russia
4,231,982 metric tons
5
India flag
India
3,444,762.8 metric tons
6
Mexico flag
Mexico
3,077,873.8 metric tons
7
Indonesia flag
Indonesia
2,300,767 metric tons
8
Japan flag
Japan
2,171,905 metric tons
9
Iran flag
Iran
2,069,500 metric tons
10
Argentina flag
Argentina
2,055,000 metric tons
11
Turkey flag
Turkey
1,879,017.5 metric tons
12
South Africa flag
South Africa
1,677,838 metric tons
13
Malaysia flag
Malaysia
1,676,246 metric tons
14
Thailand flag
Thailand
1,628,708.1 metric tons
15
United Kingdom flag
United Kingdom
1,608,000 metric tons
16
Myanmar flag
Myanmar
1,520,683 metric tons
17
Poland flag
Poland
1,483,851.4 metric tons
18
Colombia flag
Colombia
1,478,922.8 metric tons
19
Peru flag
Peru
1,405,474 metric tons
20
Spain flag
Spain
1,326,577.2 metric tons
21
Philippines flag
Philippines
1,243,403 metric tons
22
Australia flag
Australia
1,191,322 metric tons
23
Canada flag
Canada
1,179,125 metric tons
24
Pakistan flag
Pakistan
1,170,000 metric tons
25
Ukraine flag
Ukraine
1,166,800 metric tons
26
France flag
France
1,147,333 metric tons
27
Netherlands flag
Netherlands
1,036,300 metric tons
28
Italy flag
Italy
1,022,142.75 metric tons
29
Egypt flag
Egypt
1,007,092 metric tons
30
Germany flag
Germany
999,070 metric tons
31
South Korea flag
South Korea
808,000 metric tons
32
Vietnam flag
Vietnam
740,726 metric tons
33
Chile flag
Chile
630,985.4 metric tons
34
Saudi Arabia flag
Saudi Arabia
600,000 metric tons
35
Venezuela flag
Venezuela
588,417 metric tons
36
Taiwan flag
Taiwan
565,486 metric tons
37
Ecuador flag
Ecuador
548,073 metric tons
38
Israel flag
Israel
536,210 metric tons
39
Morocco flag
Morocco
470,000 metric tons
40
Bolivia flag
Bolivia
465,680 metric tons
41
Belarus flag
Belarus
454,690 metric tons
42
Belgium flag
Belgium
453,493 metric tons
43
Romania flag
Romania
418,720 metric tons
44
Algeria flag
Algeria
344,841.2 metric tons
45
Hungary flag
Hungary
328,414 metric tons
46
Dominican Republic flag
Dominican Republic
325,769.84 metric tons
47
Portugal flag
Portugal
301,572 metric tons
48
Guatemala flag
Guatemala
285,337 metric tons
49
Greece flag
Greece
254,896 metric tons
50
Nigeria flag
Nigeria
240,123.48 metric tons
51
New Zealand flag
New Zealand
210,849 metric tons
52
Jordan flag
Jordan
208,055.73 metric tons
53
Panama flag
Panama
191,779 metric tons
54
Bangladesh flag
Bangladesh
190,457.48 metric tons
55
Honduras flag
Honduras
186,976 metric tons
56
Burkina Faso flag
Burkina Faso
183,000 metric tons
57
Sri Lanka flag
Sri Lanka
182,690 metric tons
58
Yemen flag
Yemen
169,692 metric tons
59
Denmark flag
Denmark
154,109 metric tons
60
Sweden flag
Sweden
153,870 metric tons
61
Czech Republic flag
Czech Republic
151,693 metric tons
62
Kazakhstan flag
Kazakhstan
143,253 metric tons
63
Tunisia flag
Tunisia
139,800 metric tons
64
Nicaragua flag
Nicaragua
137,138.23 metric tons
65
El Salvador flag
El Salvador
136,318 metric tons
66
Costa Rica flag
Costa Rica
128,266 metric tons
67
Jamaica flag
Jamaica
125,993 metric tons
68
Austria flag
Austria
125,900 metric tons
69
Lebanon flag
Lebanon
125,242 metric tons
70
Cameroon flag
Cameroon
124,000 metric tons
71
Libya flag
Libya
119,028.37 metric tons
72
Finland flag
Finland
117,412 metric tons
73
Syrian Arab Republic flag
Syrian Arab Republic
109,447 metric tons
74
Lithuania flag
Lithuania
105,133 metric tons
75
Tanzania flag
Tanzania
104,292 metric tons
76
Azerbaijan flag
Azerbaijan
95,517 metric tons
77
Ireland flag
Ireland
90,454.31 metric tons
78
Switzerland flag
Switzerland
89,302 metric tons
79
Norway flag
Norway
87,281 metric tons
80
Iraq flag
Iraq
87,000 metric tons
81
Bulgaria flag
Bulgaria
86,469 metric tons
82
Uganda flag
Uganda
85,808.9 metric tons
83
Senegal flag
Senegal
84,698.02 metric tons
84
Uruguay flag
Uruguay
83,288 metric tons
85
Zimbabwe flag
Zimbabwe
80,926.28 metric tons
86
Serbia flag
Serbia
78,641 metric tons
87
Singapore flag
Singapore
77,386.34 metric tons
88
Mozambique flag
Mozambique
75,769 metric tons
89
Malawi flag
Malawi
74,958 metric tons
90
Ethiopia flag
Ethiopia
71,930.92 metric tons
91
Slovakia flag
Slovakia
65,054 metric tons
92
Sudan flag
Sudan
65,000 metric tons
93
Paraguay flag
Paraguay
64,260 metric tons
94
Kenya flag
Kenya
64,000 metric tons
95
Trinidad and Tobago flag
Trinidad and Tobago
60,703 metric tons
96
Mali flag
Mali
60,000 metric tons
97
Ghana flag
Ghana
59,108 metric tons
98
Slovenia flag
Slovenia
58,769 metric tons
99
Bosnia and Herzegovina flag
Bosnia and Herzegovina
57,420 metric tons
100
State of Palestine flag
State of Palestine
56,134.93 metric tons
101
Uzbekistan flag
Uzbekistan
55,800 metric tons
102
Nepal flag
Nepal
55,041 metric tons
103
United Arab Emirates flag
United Arab Emirates
53,692 metric tons
104
Kuwait flag
Kuwait
53,297 metric tons
105
Republic of Moldova flag
Republic of Moldova
52,445.4 metric tons
106
Croatia flag
Croatia
52,000 metric tons
107
Côte d'Ivoire flag
Côte d'Ivoire
50,837.91 metric tons
108
Madagascar flag
Madagascar
48,898.26 metric tons
109
Zambia flag
Zambia
46,772.27 metric tons
110
Mauritius flag
Mauritius
45,800 metric tons
111
Angola flag
Angola
39,517.77 metric tons
112
Guyana flag
Guyana
32,163 metric tons
113
Puerto Rico flag
Puerto Rico
31,358.55 metric tons
114
Cuba flag
Cuba
30,576 metric tons
115
Latvia flag
Latvia
29,971 metric tons
116
North Korea flag
North Korea
29,911.17 metric tons
117
South Sudan flag
South Sudan
27,666.07 metric tons
118
Laos flag
Laos
26,940.11 metric tons
119
Brunei Darussalam flag
Brunei Darussalam
24,451.7 metric tons
120
Afghanistan flag
Afghanistan
24,297.68 metric tons
121
Cyprus flag
Cyprus
23,854.67 metric tons
122
China, Hong Kong SAR flag
China, Hong Kong SAR
23,700 metric tons
123
Georgia flag
Georgia
22,900 metric tons
124
Turkmenistan flag
Turkmenistan
20,518.07 metric tons
125
Estonia flag
Estonia
19,700 metric tons
126
Belize flag
Belize
18,924 metric tons
127
Rwanda flag
Rwanda
18,067.91 metric tons
128
Qatar flag
Qatar
18,000 metric tons
129
Niger flag
Niger
17,857.48 metric tons
130
Cambodia flag
Cambodia
17,203.52 metric tons
131
Togo flag
Togo
17,057 metric tons
132
Sierra Leone flag
Sierra Leone
15,300 metric tons
133
Fiji flag
Fiji
15,115 metric tons
134
Barbados flag
Barbados
14,896.76 metric tons
135
Benin flag
Benin
13,670.25 metric tons
136
Albania flag
Albania
12,702 metric tons
137
Liberia flag
Liberia
12,631.91 metric tons
138
Guinea flag
Guinea
11,977 metric tons
139
Namibia flag
Namibia
10,864.05 metric tons
140
Congo, Democratic Republic of the flag
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
10,565.08 metric tons
141
Armenia flag
Armenia
9,700 metric tons
142
Iceland flag
Iceland
9,014 metric tons
143
Haiti flag
Haiti
8,459.56 metric tons
144
Bahrain flag
Bahrain
8,222.25 metric tons
145
Kyrgyzstan flag
Kyrgyzstan
7,896.5 metric tons
146
Suriname flag
Suriname
7,314 metric tons
147
Burundi flag
Burundi
6,922.65 metric tons
148
Bahamas flag
Bahamas
6,772.41 metric tons
149
Congo flag
Congo
6,563.91 metric tons
150
Papua New Guinea flag
Papua New Guinea
6,362.71 metric tons
151
Oman flag
Oman
6,351.2 metric tons
152
Chad flag
Chad
6,155.65 metric tons
153
Central African Republic flag
Central African Republic
5,973.67 metric tons
154
Mauritania flag
Mauritania
4,747.61 metric tons
155
Tajikistan flag
Tajikistan
4,000 metric tons
156
Gabon flag
Gabon
3,967.22 metric tons
157
Somalia flag
Somalia
3,847.23 metric tons
158
Malta flag
Malta
3,832 metric tons
159
China, Macao SAR flag
China, Macao SAR
3,432.36 metric tons
160
Guinea-Bissau flag
Guinea-Bissau
2,740.63 metric tons
161
Montenegro flag
Montenegro
1,766.25 metric tons
162
Eswatini flag
Eswatini
1,718.83 metric tons
163
Botswana flag
Botswana
1,593.62 metric tons
164
North Macedonia flag
North Macedonia
1,509 metric tons
165
Gambia flag
Gambia
1,428.74 metric tons
166
Saint Lucia flag
Saint Lucia
1,391.36 metric tons
167
Eritrea flag
Eritrea
1,333.29 metric tons
168
Bhutan flag
Bhutan
1,208 metric tons
169
New Caledonia flag
New Caledonia
995 metric tons
170
Cabo Verde flag
Cabo Verde
932.4 metric tons
171
Timor-Leste flag
Timor-Leste
925.84 metric tons
172
Kiribati flag
Kiribati
862.45 metric tons
173
Grenada flag
Grenada
741.8 metric tons
174
Vanuatu flag
Vanuatu
678.34 metric tons
175
French Polynesia flag
French Polynesia
627.1 metric tons
176
Sao Tome and Principe flag
Sao Tome and Principe
594 metric tons
177
Comoros flag
Comoros
569.91 metric tons
178
Seychelles flag
Seychelles
468.4 metric tons
179
Samoa flag
Samoa
420.64 metric tons
180
Dominica flag
Dominica
362.76 metric tons
181
Lesotho flag
Lesotho
309.85 metric tons
182
Tonga flag
Tonga
285.87 metric tons
183
Solomon Islands flag
Solomon Islands
282.88 metric tons
184
Luxembourg flag
Luxembourg
265.4 metric tons
185
Equatorial Guinea flag
Equatorial Guinea
248.54 metric tons
186
Mongolia flag
Mongolia
223.52 metric tons
187
Micronesia (Fed. States of) flag
Micronesia (Fed. States of)
159.19 metric tons
188
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
149.39 metric tons
189
Saint Kitts and Nevis flag
Saint Kitts and Nevis
77.11 metric tons
190
Tuvalu flag
Tuvalu
59.36 metric tons
191
Cook Islands flag
Cook Islands
43.76 metric tons
192
Antigua and Barbuda flag
Antigua and Barbuda
25.6 metric tons
193
Niue flag
Niue
23.1 metric tons
194
Nauru flag
Nauru
4.03 metric tons

↑Top 10 Countries

  1. #1United States flagUnited States
  2. #2Brazil flagBrazil
  3. #3China flagChina
  4. #4Russia flagRussia
  5. #5India flagIndia
  6. #6Mexico flagMexico
  7. #7Indonesia flagIndonesia
  8. #8Japan flagJapan
  9. #9Iran flagIran
  10. #10Argentina flagArgentina

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

  1. #194Nauru flagNauru
  2. #193Niue flagNiue
  3. #192Antigua and Barbuda flagAntigua and Barbuda
  4. #191Cook Islands flagCook Islands
  5. #190Tuvalu flagTuvalu
  6. #189Saint Kitts and Nevis flagSaint Kitts and Nevis
  7. #188Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flagSaint Vincent and the Grenadines
  8. #187Micronesia (Fed. States of) flagMicronesia (Fed. States of)
  9. #186Mongolia flagMongolia
  10. #185Equatorial Guinea flagEquatorial Guinea

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Insights by country

1

Dominica

In 2016, Dominica ranked #180 globally in Chicken Meat Production Volume with a total of 362.76 metric tons. This production level is significantly lower than many Caribbean neighbors, reflecting the region's reliance on imports for poultry consumption. The country's limited agricultural land and focus on other sectors, such as tourism and agriculture, contribute to this relatively low output.

2

Guyana

In 2016, Guyana ranked #112 globally in chicken meat production volume, with a total of 32,163 metric tons. This production level is relatively low compared to larger producers in South America, such as Brazil, which leads the region significantly. Guyana's poultry industry is influenced by its agricultural policies and the availability of arable land, which supports local farming practices but limits large-scale industrial production.

3

Taiwan

Taiwan ranked #36 globally in Chicken Meat Production Volume in 2016, producing 565486 metric tons. This production level is significant, especially when compared to its regional neighbor, South Korea, which produced less than Taiwan during the same period. The country's robust poultry industry benefits from a combination of advanced farming techniques and a high demand for chicken meat among its population, driven by changing dietary preferences and urbanization.

4

Burundi

In 2016, Burundi ranked #147 globally in Chicken Meat Production Volume with a total of 6922.65 metric tons. This production level is significantly lower than many of its East African neighbors, reflecting regional agricultural challenges. Contributing factors include Burundi's limited arable land and ongoing economic constraints, which hinder the development of the poultry sector and overall livestock production.

5

State of Palestine

In 2016, the State of Palestine produced 56,134.93 metric tons of chicken meat, ranking #100 out of 194 countries. This production volume is relatively modest compared to larger neighboring countries, reflecting the region's economic constraints and agricultural challenges. Factors such as limited arable land, political instability, and restricted access to resources significantly impact the agricultural sector in the State of Palestine.

6

China

In 2016, China ranked #3 globally in Chicken Meat Production Volume, producing 13216000 metric tons. This volume places China significantly ahead of many countries, with only the United States and Brazil producing more chicken meat. The country's vast agricultural resources, coupled with a large population and increasing demand for poultry, drive this substantial production level.

7

El Salvador

In 2016, El Salvador ranked #65 globally in Chicken Meat Production Volume, with a total of 136318 metric tons. This production level is significant within Central America, where regional neighbors like Honduras produce less, highlighting El Salvador's competitive advantage in poultry farming.

The country's favorable climate and agricultural policies support the poultry industry, allowing for efficient production and meeting domestic demand. Additionally, the growth of urban areas has increased the consumption of chicken meat, further driving production levels.

8

Iceland

Iceland ranked #142 globally in Chicken Meat Production Volume in 2016, with a total of 9014 metric tons produced. This volume is relatively low compared to larger nations, reflecting Iceland's smaller population and limited agricultural land. The country's unique geographic conditions, such as a harsh climate and volcanic soil, restrict large-scale poultry farming, influencing its production capacity and reliance on imports for meat supply.

9

India

In 2016, India achieved a global rank of #5 in Chicken Meat Production Volume, with a total of 3,444,762.8 metric tons. This volume places India significantly ahead of its regional neighbors, as it surpasses the production levels of countries like Bangladesh. The country's robust poultry industry is driven by a large population with rising protein demand, coupled with favorable climatic conditions for poultry farming.

10

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic ranked #61 globally in Chicken Meat Production Volume in 2016, with a total of 151693 metric tons produced. This volume is notable when compared to regional producers, indicating a solid contribution to Central Europe's poultry market. Factors such as a strong agricultural sector, favorable farming conditions, and a growing domestic demand for chicken meat have supported this production level.

Analysis & Context

In 2016, the United States led the world in Chicken Meat Production Volume with a staggering 18,708,464 metric tons, highlighting the country's dominance in this sector. The global production range spanned from a minimum of 4.03 metric tons in Nauru to the U.S. maximum, illustrating significant disparities in production capabilities. The global average production volume was approximately 554,620.25 metric tons, providing a benchmark for understanding these variations.

Economic Powerhouses and Production Volume

The top producers of chicken meat, including the United States, Brazil (13,234,959 metric tons), and China (13,216,000 metric tons), are not coincidentally some of the world's largest economies. These countries have well-established agricultural sectors, advanced technology, and vast domestic markets that drive production. The scale of production in these nations is supported by extensive infrastructure and a significant consumer base, allowing them to maintain and grow their output.

In contrast, countries like India (3,444,762.8 metric tons) and Russia (4,231,982 metric tons) also feature prominently due to their large populations and growing demand for poultry as an affordable protein source. These nations have seen increased investment in poultry farming, driven by a mix of government policy support and private sector involvement.

Geographic and Demographic Influences

Geographic and demographic factors significantly influence chicken meat production volumes. In densely populated countries such as Indonesia (2,300,767 metric tons) and Japan (2,171,905 metric tons), limited land availability necessitates efficient production practices and technological innovations to meet domestic demand. These countries have focused on improving production efficiency to compensate for land constraints.

Conversely, smaller nations like Niue (23.1 metric tons) and Cook Islands (43.76 metric tons) are limited by their geographic size and lack of infrastructure, resulting in minimal production volumes. These nations often rely on imports to satisfy local consumption needs, as large-scale poultry farming is not feasible.

Year-over-Year Trends and Notable Changes

The year 2016 saw significant shifts in chicken meat production across several countries. China experienced the largest increase, adding 434,000 metric tons (a 3.4% rise), driven by rising domestic demand and increased investment in farming technology. The United States also saw a notable increase of 305,712 metric tons (1.7%), reflecting its ongoing agricultural innovation and expansion of export markets.

On the other hand, Venezuela faced a severe decline, with a reduction of 227,443 metric tons (-27.9%). This drop can be attributed to the country's economic turmoil, which has impacted agricultural production and supply chains. Similarly, Iran and Morocco saw decreases of 52,500 metric tons (-2.5%) and 50,000 metric tons (-9.6%) respectively, likely due to economic challenges and policy shifts affecting production capabilities.

Implications for Global Food Security and Trade

The data on chicken meat production in 2016 highlights the critical role of large producer nations in global food security and trade. Countries like the United States and Brazil not only supply their domestic markets but also contribute significantly to global exports, stabilizing prices and availability worldwide. As demand for poultry continues to grow, especially in developing regions, these countries' production capacities will be crucial in meeting global needs.

Furthermore, the disparities in production between top and bottom countries underscore the potential for development and investment in underperforming regions. With strategic investments in technology and infrastructure, smaller nations could enhance their production capabilities, reduce reliance on imports, and improve their food security.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Meat Production Volume in 2016

Which country had the highest chicken meat production volume in 2016?

The United States had the highest chicken meat production volume in 2016, with 18,708,464 metric tons.

What was the chicken meat production volume of the lowest-producing country in 2016?

Nauru had the lowest chicken meat production volume in 2016, producing only 4.03 metric tons.

What is the average chicken meat production volume across all countries in 2016?

The average chicken meat production volume across all countries in 2016 was 554,620 metric tons.

What is the median chicken meat production volume among countries in 2016?

The median chicken meat production volume among countries in 2016 was 58,939 metric tons.

Which countries were in the top 3 for chicken meat production volume in 2016?

The top 3 countries for chicken meat production volume in 2016 were the United States, Brazil, and China.

How many countries are included in the chicken meat production volume dataset for 2016?

The dataset for chicken meat production volume in 2016 includes 194 countries.

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