2025 DATA FROM 2022 ESTIMATES1,2,3,4

Animal Kill Stats

Statistics on animal slaughter for food by species, worldwide and by country.

A quick tool to visualize the magnitude of the killing of animals.

Does not include hunting, incidental death, dairy or egg production.

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The yearly total is the sum of cattle, pigs, sheep, chicken, turkey, goat and duck slaughter. About 81 billion in 2022.

Land animals divided by world population. About 10.3 land animals were slaughtered per person in 2022.

Sea animals caught and farmed measured in kilograms. In 2021 about 176 billion Kg.

3 Average sea animal Kilograms per person. In 2021 about 20 Kg. of sea animals per person.

3,4 Total animal kilograms (land + sea animals) consumed per person yearly in 2020.


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How many animals are killed each year worldwide?

Every year, billions of animals are killed worldwide for meat production, with estimates exceeding 80 billion land animals slaughtered annually. This includes cattle, pigs, chickens, sheep, and goats, with poultry accounting for the vast majority. Industrial-scale livestock slaughtering is driven by the growing global demand for meat, dairy, and other animal-based products. However, this figure does not include sea animals, such as fish and shellfish, which are measured by weight rather than individual numbers. Experts estimate that trillions of marine animals are caught and killed each year through commercial fishing and aquaculture, raising concerns about overfishing, bycatch, and ocean biodiversity loss. The impact of factory farming, animal agriculture, and meat consumption extends beyond ethical concerns, influencing climate change, deforestation, and water usage. As sustainability and ethical food choices gain traction, discussions around alternative proteins and plant-based diets are reshaping the future of food production.