Rising to a series high
Brazil Egg Production moved from 2,629 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3,735 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+42.1%), an average of +4% a year. The series high was 3,735 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 2,629 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What Brazil Egg Production shows
Brazil Egg Production was 3,735 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 8.6% on 2023. The Brazil Egg Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's egg production performance and poultry farming trends between 2015 and 2024. Measured in Million Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating poultry productivity, agricultural output, food supply capacity, livestock efficiency, and the overall development of Brazil's egg industry.
A 29.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 1,106 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +9.7% in 2017.
Ranks 5 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Brazil ranks 5 for 2024, behind China (35,880 Thousand Tonnes) and India (8,102 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 3.7% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Brazil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 3,735 | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 3,440 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 3,350 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 3,335 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 3,300 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 3,193 | +4% |
| 2018 | 3,070 | +5% |
| 2017 | 2,924 | +9.7% |
| 2016 | 2,665 | +1.4% |
| 2015 Trough | 2,629 | — |
Regional context
How Brazil compares in America
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Brazil is highlighted.
1U.S.6,469
2Brazil3,735
3Mexico3,270
4Argentina1,077
5Colombia991.1
6Canada658.8
7Chile230
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, Brazil recorded a consistent upward trend in egg production throughout the study period, reflecting continued expansion in commercial poultry farming, improvements in production efficiency, and increasing domestic and export demand. Egg production increased from 2.63 million tonnes in 2015 to 2.67 million tonnes in 2016, 2.92 million tonnes in 2017, 3.07 million tonnes in 2018, and 3.19 million tonnes in 2019. Output continued to rise steadily to 3.30 million tonnes in 2020, 3.33 million tonnes in 2021, 3.35 million tonnes in 2022, and 3.44 million tonnes in 2023. Production further increased to 3.73 million tonnes in 2024, representing the highest output recorded during the study period. The overall trend highlights the sustained growth and resilience of Brazil's poultry industry, supported by modern production systems, efficient supply chains, and strong market demand.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Brazil'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, identify growth opportunities, optimize production planning, and strengthen supply chain strategies. The data is also valuable for assessing Brazil's contribution to global egg production, supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable economic development across the poultry, agriculture, and food processing industries.
- Indicator
- Egg Production
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- America
- 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 Brazil 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 Brazil Egg Production in 2024?
Brazil Egg Production was 3,735 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 8.6% on 2023.
How has Brazil Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Brazil Egg Production moved from 2,629 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3,735 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+42.1%), an average of +4% a year. The series high was 3,735 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 2,629 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Brazil Egg Production?
The highest value was 3,735 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 2,629 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What does the Brazil 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 Brazil 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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