2.5.1b Number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources in Africa
Africa: 2.5.1b Number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources was 14 No in 2025. ▲ Rising
2.5.1b Number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources in Africa, 2020–2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in No.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources in Africa is 14 No, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of down 26.3% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
That places Africa 16th out of 25 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
2.5.1b Number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources in Africa, year by year
| Year | No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15 No | — |
| 2021 | 15 No | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 16 No | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 16 No | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 19 No | +18.8% |
| 2025 | 14 No | -26.3% |
Countries ranked near Africa
More economy & growth data for Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2028)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.26 Percent per annum (2028)
- Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ 10.08 million (2027)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth US$ per capita 7.84 % (2024)
- GDP Deflator — Value US$, 2015 prices 101.78 USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth US$ 10.34 % (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$, 2015 prices 3.04 million million USD (2024)
- Gross Fixed Capital Formation Deflator — Value US$, 2015 prices 88.82 USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$ per capita, 2015 prices 2,011 USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$ per capita 2,047 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources in Africa?
- 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources in Africa was 14 No in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 19 No in 2024.
- What is the lowest 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 No in 2025.
- How does Africa rank for 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources?
- Africa ranks 16th out of 25 groups with data for 2025.
- Is 2.5.1b number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 2.5.1b Number of local breeds for which sufficient genetic resources are stored for reconstitution — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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