Higher over the period
Denmark Egg Production moved from 84.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 89.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+5.8%), an average of +0.6% a year. The series high was 93.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 77.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
What Denmark Egg Production shows
Denmark Egg Production was 89.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 6% on 2023. The Denmark 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 Denmark's egg industry.
A 17.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2018) is 16.00 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −12.4% in 2018.
Ranks 29 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Denmark ranks 29 for 2024, behind China (35,880 Thousand Tonnes) and India (8,102 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Denmark 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 | 89.00 | +6% |
| 2023 | 84.00 | −4.5% |
| 2022 | 88.00 | −5.4% |
| 2021Peak | 93.00 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 89.00 | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 82.00 | +6.5% |
| 2018 Trough | 77.00 | −12.4% |
| 2017 | 87.90 | +2% |
| 2016 | 86.21 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 84.10 | — |
Regional context
How Denmark compares in Europe
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Denmark is highlighted.
1Germany997.5
2Spain884.1
3UK850
4Sweden110.2
5Denmark89.00
6Finland80.00
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, Denmark's egg production experienced moderate fluctuations throughout the study period while maintaining an overall stable trend. Egg production increased from 84.10 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 86.21 thousand tonnes in 2016 and 87.90 thousand tonnes in 2017. Production declined to 77.00 thousand tonnes in 2018, representing the lowest output recorded during the study period, before recovering to 82.00 thousand tonnes in 2019. Output continued to increase to 89.00 thousand tonnes in 2020 and reached 93.00 thousand tonnes in 2021, the highest production level during the study period. Egg production subsequently declined to 88.00 thousand tonnes in 2022 and 84.00 thousand tonnes in 2023, before recovering to 89.00 thousand tonnes in 2024. The overall trend demonstrates the resilience of Denmark's poultry sector, supported by efficient farming practices, modern production systems, and a stable agricultural industry despite periodic fluctuations in annual output.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Denmark'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 Denmark's contribution to European poultry 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
- Denmark
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Denmark 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 Denmark Egg Production in 2024?
Denmark Egg Production was 89.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 6% on 2023.
How has Denmark Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Denmark Egg Production moved from 84.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 89.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+5.8%), an average of +0.6% a year. The series high was 93.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 77.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
Which year had the highest and lowest Denmark Egg Production?
The highest value was 93.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 77.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
What does the Denmark 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 Denmark 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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