Higher over the period
Colombia Egg Production moved from 728.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 991.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+36%), an average of +3.5% a year. The series high was 1,022 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 728.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What Colombia Egg Production shows
Colombia Egg Production was 991.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 6.9% on 2023. The Colombia 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 Colombia's egg industry.
A 28.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 293.2 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +13.9% in 2020.
Ranks 12 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Colombia ranks 12 for 2024, behind China (35,880 Thousand Tonnes) and India (8,102 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Colombia 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 | 991.1 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 927.5 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 893.8 | −12.5% |
| 2021Peak | 1,022 | +4% |
| 2020 | 982.9 | +13.9% |
| 2019 | 863 | −1.5% |
| 2018 | 876.4 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 829.7 | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 769 | +5.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 728.6 | — |
Regional context
How Colombia compares in America
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Colombia 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, Colombia recorded a strong overall growth trend in egg production throughout the study period, despite moderate fluctuations in recent years. Egg production increased from 728.56 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 769.04 thousand tonnes in 2016, 829.67 thousand tonnes in 2017, 876.38 thousand tonnes in 2018, and 862.96 thousand tonnes in 2019. Output rose significantly to 982.90 thousand tonnes in 2020 and 1,021.74 thousand tonnes in 2021, representing the highest production level during the study period. Production declined to 893.77 thousand tonnes in 2022 before recovering to 927.54 thousand tonnes in 2023 and 991.09 thousand tonnes in 2024. The overall trend highlights the expansion and resilience of Colombia's poultry industry, supported by increasing production capacity and sustained domestic demand.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Colombia'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 Colombia's contribution to regional agricultural production, supporting innovation in poultry farming, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable economic development across the poultry and food processing industries.
- Indicator
- Egg Production
- Country
- Colombia
- 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 Colombia 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 Colombia Egg Production in 2024?
Colombia Egg Production was 991.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 6.9% on 2023.
How has Colombia Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Colombia Egg Production moved from 728.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 991.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+36%), an average of +3.5% a year. The series high was 1,022 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 728.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Colombia Egg Production?
The highest value was 1,022 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 728.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What does the Colombia 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 Colombia 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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