Livestock production index data measures the relative volume of livestock-related agricultural output. The index aggregates meat, milk, dairy products, eggs, honey, silk, wool, hides, and skins, with a base period of 1999-2001 set to 100. It is compiled by the Africa Development Indicators team, likely using World Bank sources.
Use Cases
Analyze trends in the livestock production index over time to assess sector growth or decline.
Model the relationship between livestock production and other economic or climatic indicators using the index values.
Compare livestock production performance across different countries or regions using the standardized index.
Forecast future livestock output volumes based on historical index time-series data.
Strengths
Index provides a standardized, aggregated measure (base 1999-2001=100) for cross-temporal comparison.
Covers a broad scope of livestock outputs including meat, milk, dairy, eggs, and other animal products.
Limitations
Specific row count, time range, and geographic coverage are unknown.
Underlying raw data and calculation methodology details are not provided.
Provenance
Source
World Bank, compiled by Africa Development Indicators.
Collection Method
Aggregation of national statistics on livestock production volumes.
Time Range
Base period is 1999-2001; specific data years are unknown.
Geography
Likely includes multiple countries; specific coverage is unknown.
The 'index' is a derived measure, not raw production quantities. License terms and specific data formats are unknown.