U.S. sheep and lamb slaughter
Annual commercial slaughter, head, 2000-2025
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,262,400 |
| 2024 | 2,208,500 |
| 2023 | 2,167,800 |
| 2022 | 2,071,600 |
| 2021 | 2,263,200 |
| 2020 | 2,225,400 |
| 2019 | 2,321,700 |
| 2018 | 2,265,000 |
| 2017 | 2,178,100 |
| 2016 | 2,237,800 |
| 2015 | 2,223,500 |
| 2014 | 2,309,700 |
| 2013 | 2,318,700 |
| 2012 | 2,182,900 |
| 2011 | 2,164,300 |
| 2010 | 2,457,500 |
| 2009 | 2,515,900 |
| 2008 | 2,555,500 |
| 2007 | 2,693,800 |
| 2006 | 2,698,500 |
| 2005 | 2,697,800 |
| 2004 | 2,839,300 |
| 2003 | 2,978,800 |
| 2002 | 3,286,300 |
| 2001 | 3,222,100 |
| 2000 | 3,459,500 |
- Data source
- USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
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