2.5.2 Proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of in Africa
Africa: 2.5.2 Proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of was 28.5 % in 2025. ▼ Falling
2.5.2 Proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of in Africa, 2000–2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
Africa recorded 28.5 % for 2.5.2 proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of in 2025.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.5.2 proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of in Africa peaked at 39 % in 2003 and was at its lowest, 20 %, in 2010.
That places Africa 21st out of 31 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
2.5.2 Proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of in Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 25 % | — |
| 2001 | 29 % | +16.0% |
| 2002 | 30 % | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 39 % | +30.0% |
| 2004 | 35.92 % | -7.9% |
| 2005 | 34 % | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 34 % | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 31 % | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 27 % | -12.9% |
| 2009 | 21 % | -22.2% |
| 2010 | 20 % | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 21 % | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 23 % | +9.5% |
| 2020 | 29.47 % | +28.1% |
| 2021 | 27.55 % | -6.5% |
| 2022 | 27.8 % | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 28.97 % | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 26.4 % | -8.9% |
| 2025 | 28.5 % | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.59 % | 21 % | 39 % | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.33 % | 20 % | 23 % | 3 |
| 2020s | 28.11 % | 26.4 % | 29.47 % | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 24 Denmark 96 % compare
- 24 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 96 % compare
- 24 New Zealand 96 % compare
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 2.5.2 proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of in Africa?
- 2.5.2 proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of in Africa was 28.5 % in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 2.5.2 proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 39 % in 2003.
- What is the lowest 2.5.2 proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 % in 2010.
- How does Africa rank for 2.5.2 proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of?
- Africa ranks 21st out of 31 groups with data for 2025.
- Is 2.5.2 proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 2.5.2 Proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of extinction — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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