Egg Production — – Egg Production refers to the total quantity of eggs produced by poultry within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of poultry farming, livestock productivity, and the contribution of egg production to the agricultural and food sectors. It is used to assess domestic food production, protein supply, and the performance of the poultry industry. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Based on the validated data, regional egg production recorded consistent growth throughout the study period. Total production increased from 48,726.37 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 50,787.82 thousand tonnes in 2016, 53,758.35 thousand tonnes in 2017, and 54,451.86 thousand tonnes in 2018. Output continued to rise to 57,711.13 thousand tonnes in 2019, 60,331.42 thousand tonnes in 2020, 60,776.50 thousand tonnes in 2021, 62,796.17 thousand tonnes in 2022, 64,649.64 thousand tonnes in 2023, and 65,686.33 thousand tonnes in 2024, the highest level recorded during the study period. China remained the region's largest egg producer, followed by India, Indonesia, Japan, and Turkey, while South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, Singapore, and other Asian countries contributed steadily to regional output. The overall trend reflects expanding poultry farming capacity, improving production efficiency, technological advancements, and rising demand for eggs across the region. The dataset provides valuable insights into egg production trends, agricultural productivity, and poultry supply chain development across Asia. It supports historical trend analysis, production benchmarking, market assessment, and forecasting of future egg availability. Farmers, poultry producers, food manufacturers, retailers, exporters, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, compare country-level output, identify investment opportunities, optimize production planning, and strengthen regional supply chains. The data is also valuable for assessing Asia's contribution to global egg production, supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable economic development across the poultry and food processing industries.