2.5.1b Number of local breeds kept in the country — Value in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: 2.5.1b Number of local breeds kept in the country — Value was 15 No in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
15 No
Change on year
up 50.0%
World rank
99th
of 175 countries
All-time high
15 No
in 2025
All-time low
4 No
in 2008
Years of data
18
2008–2025

2.5.1b Number of local breeds kept in the country — Value in United Arab Emirates, 2008–2025

57.51012.5152008201620252008: 4 No2009: 4 No2010: 4 No2011: 4 No2012: 4 No2013: 4 No2014: 4 No2015: 4 No2016: 4 No2017: 4 No2018: 4 No2019: 4 No2020: 4 No2021: 4 No2022: 4 No2023: 4 No2024: 10 No2025: 15 No

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 kept in the country — value in United Arab Emirates is 15 No, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.

That represents a change of up 50.0% on the previous year and up 275.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 2.5.1b number of local breeds kept in the country — value in United Arab Emirates peaked at 15 No in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4 No, in 2008.

United Arab Emirates ranks 99th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

2.5.1b Number of local breeds kept in the country — Value in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for 2.5.1b Number of local breeds kept in the country — Value in United Arab Emirates, 2008 to 2025.
Year No Change
2008 4 No
2009 4 No +0.0%
2010 4 No +0.0%
2011 4 No +0.0%
2012 4 No +0.0%
2013 4 No +0.0%
2014 4 No +0.0%
2015 4 No +0.0%
2016 4 No +0.0%
2017 4 No +0.0%
2018 4 No +0.0%
2019 4 No +0.0%
2020 4 No +0.0%
2021 4 No +0.0%
2022 4 No +0.0%
2023 4 No +0.0%
2024 10 No +150.0%
2025 15 No +50.0%

United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries

  • United Arab Emirates's 15 No is below the median for high income countries, which is 19 No, 79% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
  • United Arab Emirates's 15 No is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 15.5 No, 97% of the median. (20 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4 No 4 No 4 No 2
2010s 4 No 4 No 4 No 10
2020s 6.83 No 4 No 15 No 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.5.1b number of local breeds kept in the country — value in United Arab Emirates?
2.5.1b number of local breeds kept in the country — value in United Arab Emirates was 15 No in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest 2.5.1b number of local breeds kept in the country — value recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 15 No in 2025.
What is the lowest 2.5.1b number of local breeds kept in the country — value recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 4 No in 2008.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for 2.5.1b number of local breeds kept in the country — value?
United Arab Emirates ranks 99th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is 2.5.1b number of local breeds kept in the country — value rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 275.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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 kept in the country — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
2.5.1b Number of local breeds kept in the country — Value
Unit
No
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
225 places, 5,595 data points, 2000–2025
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