– Egg Production refers to the total quantity of eggs produced by poultry within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Canada Egg Production was 658.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 4.3% on 2023. The Canada 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, livestock performance, and the overall development of Canada's egg industry.
Canada Egg Production moved from 497.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 658.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+32.5%), an average of +3.2% a year. The series high was 658.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 497.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 161.5 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +6.9% in 2016.
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Canada ranks 19 for 2024, behind China (35,880 Thousand Tonnes) and India (8,102 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.7% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
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 | 658.8 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 631.5 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 623.8 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 610.5 | +1% |
| 2020 | 604.3 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 591.9 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 576.3 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 551.7 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 531.5 | +6.9% |
| 2015 Trough | 497.3 | — |
Regional context
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Canada is highlighted.
Data definition
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.
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, Canada experienced a consistent upward trend in egg production throughout the study period, reflecting sustained growth in poultry farming, improved production efficiency, and increasing domestic demand. Egg production rose from 497.30 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 531.50 thousand tonnes in 2016, 551.65 thousand tonnes in 2017, 576.27 thousand tonnes in 2018, and 591.89 thousand tonnes in 2019. Production continued to increase to 604.28 thousand tonnes in 2020, followed by 610.50 thousand tonnes in 2021, 623.81 thousand tonnes in 2022, and 631.49 thousand tonnes in 2023. Output reached 658.81 thousand tonnes in 2024, representing the highest production level recorded during the study period. The overall trend demonstrates Canada's stable expansion in egg production, supported by efficient poultry management practices, modern farming systems, and a well-developed agricultural sector.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Canada's egg production trends, poultry industry development, and agricultural productivity. It supports historical trend analysis, production benchmarking, market assessment, and forecasting of future egg supply. Farmers, poultry producers, food processors, retailers, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, optimize operational planning, identify investment opportunities, and strengthen supply chain resilience. The data is also valuable for assessing Canada's contribution to agricultural output, supporting innovation in poultry production, improving productivity, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable development across the country's poultry and food manufacturing industries.
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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).
Canada Egg Production was 658.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 4.3% on 2023.
Canada Egg Production moved from 497.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 658.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+32.5%), an average of +3.2% a year. The series high was 658.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 497.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 658.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 497.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
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.
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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