Higher over the period
Australia Egg Production moved from 229.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 245.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+7%), an average of +0.8% a year. The series high was 269.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 226 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
What Australia Egg Production shows
Australia Egg Production was 245.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2.2% on 2023. The Australia Egg Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's egg production performance and poultry farming trends between 2015 and 2024. Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating poultry productivity, agricultural output, food supply capacity, and the overall development of Australia's egg industry.
A 16% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2022) is 43.15 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −16% in 2022.
Ranks 25 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Australia ranks 25 for 2024, behind China (35,880 Thousand Tonnes) and India (8,102 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.2% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Australia Egg Production by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 245.3 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 240 | +6.2% |
| 2022 Trough | 226 | −16% |
| 2021Peak | 269.1 | +11.5% |
| 2020 | 241.3 | −5.6% |
| 2019 | 255.5 | −1.3% |
| 2018 | 258.9 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 247.6 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 236.7 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 229.3 | — |
Regional context
How Australia compares across countries
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Australia is highlighted.
1China35,880
2India8,102
3Indonesia6,849
4U.S.6,469
5Brazil3,735
6Mexico3,270
7Japan2,481
25Australia245.3
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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).
The data includes the annual production of hen eggs and other poultry eggs intended for human consumption, food processing, and industrial food applications. It covers eggs produced by commercial poultry farms as well as other officially reported poultry production systems. The figures represent gross domestic egg production compiled from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years.
The data excludes hatching eggs intended solely for breeding, processed egg products such as liquid, dried, or powdered eggs, egg imports and exports, poultry meat production, live poultry inventories, and post-production losses. It also excludes informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics and eggs produced by wild birds or other non-commercial sources not included in national agricultural reporting.
About this indicator
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, Australia's egg production experienced moderate fluctuations throughout the study period while maintaining a generally stable long-term trend. Egg production increased from 229.28 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 236.66 thousand tonnes in 2016, 247.58 thousand tonnes in 2017, and 258.93 thousand tonnes in 2018. Output declined slightly to 255.53 thousand tonnes in 2019 and further to 241.29 thousand tonnes in 2020 before rising significantly to 269.14 thousand tonnes in 2021, representing the highest production level during the study period. Production then declined to 225.99 thousand tonnes in 2022, the lowest output recorded during the period, before recovering to 240.01 thousand tonnes in 2023 and 245.29 thousand tonnes in 2024. The overall trend demonstrates the resilience of Australia's poultry industry, with production recovering following temporary declines and remaining supported by efficient farming systems and stable domestic demand.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Australia's egg production trends, poultry farming performance, and agricultural supply chain development. It supports historical trend analysis, production benchmarking, market assessment, and forecasting of future egg supply. Farmers, poultry producers, food manufacturers, retailers, exporters, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, optimize production planning, identify growth opportunities, and strengthen supply chain resilience. The data is also valuable for assessing Australia's contribution to regional agricultural production, supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable development across the poultry and food processing industries.
- Indicator
- Egg Production
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Oceania
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Australia Egg Production?
Definition – 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).
What was Australia Egg Production in 2024?
Australia Egg Production was 245.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2.2% on 2023.
How has Australia Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Australia Egg Production moved from 229.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 245.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+7%), an average of +0.8% a year. The series high was 269.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 226 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
Which year had the highest and lowest Australia Egg Production?
The highest value was 269.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 226 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
What does the Australia Egg Production data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the annual production of hen eggs and other poultry eggs intended for human consumption, food processing, and industrial food applications. It covers eggs produced by commercial poultry farms as well as other officially reported poultry production systems. The figures represent gross domestic egg production compiled from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes hatching eggs intended solely for breeding, processed egg products such as liquid, dried, or powdered eggs, egg imports and exports, poultry meat production, live poultry inventories, and post-production losses. It also excludes informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics and eggs produced by wild birds or other non-commercial sources not included in national agricultural reporting.
Where does the Australia Egg Production data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=2023&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Eggs%2C+total&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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