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Global Beef Production Ranking
Cattle Meat Production by Country 1961 - 2023
About this Indicator
Beef production measures the total quantity of cattle meat (beef and veal) produced within a country in a given year from domestic slaughter, as reported to the FAO.
Measured in metric tons of carcass weight equivalent per year.
Data Profile
This dataset covers the period from 1961 to 2023, recording data for 197 entities. Data is sourced from FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization).
- As of 2023, United States holds the top position with a value of 12.3M.
- The highest recorded value was 12.9M by United States in 2022.
Limitations
Carcass weight includes bone-in cuts and fat but excludes hide, offal, and head. Draft animals slaughtered at end of working life are included, which may affect comparability with commercial beef producers.
Data Source & License
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Data is retrieved from the original source and formatted by Data Race.