– Egg Production refers to the total quantity of eggs produced by poultry within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Europe Egg Production was 11,313 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.6% on 2023. The Europe Egg Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of regional egg production trends and poultry farming performance across Europe between 2015 and 2024. Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating agricultural productivity, poultry sector development, food supply capacity, and Europe's contribution to the global egg industry.
Europe Egg Production moved from 10,870 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 11,313 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+4.1%), an average of +0.4% a year. The series high was 11,313 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 10,770 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2016) is 543.1 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +2% in 2023.
Within Europe, Germany has the highest value in 2024 at 997.5 Thousand Tonnes, 8.8% of the regional total.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 11,313 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 11,251 | +2% |
| 2022 | 11,035 | +1% |
| 2021 | 10,931 | −1.1% |
| 2020 | 11,050 | 0% |
| 2019 | 11,054 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 10,961 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 10,955 | +1.7% |
| 2016 Trough | 10,770 | −0.9% |
| 2015 | 10,870 | — |
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, regional egg production remained relatively stable throughout the study period, with moderate year-to-year fluctuations reflecting changing production conditions and market dynamics. Total production stood at 10,870.33 thousand tonnes in 2015 before declining slightly to 10,769.50 thousand tonnes in 2016. Output recovered to 10,954.95 thousand tonnes in 2017 and 10,961.09 thousand tonnes in 2018, followed by a modest increase to 11,054.01 thousand tonnes in 2019. Production remained almost unchanged at 11,050.37 thousand tonnes in 2020, declined slightly to 10,930.99 thousand tonnes in 2021, and recovered to 11,035.08 thousand tonnes in 2022. Regional output increased further to 11,250.52 thousand tonnes in 2023 and reached 11,312.56 thousand tonnes in 2024, the highest level recorded during the study period. Germany, Spain, the UK, Italy, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and other European countries remained key contributors to regional production, while the overall trend reflects the stability and resilience of Europe's mature poultry industry.
The dataset provides valuable insights into egg production trends, agricultural productivity, and poultry supply chain development across Europe. It supports historical trend analysis, production benchmarking, market assessment, and forecasting of future egg availability. Farmers, poultry producers, food manufacturers, retailers, exporters, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, compare regional production trends, identify investment opportunities, optimize production planning, and strengthen supply chain resilience. The data is also valuable for supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable development across Europe's poultry and food processing 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).
Europe Egg Production was 11,313 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.6% on 2023.
Europe Egg Production moved from 10,870 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 11,313 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+4.1%), an average of +0.4% a year. The series high was 11,313 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 10,770 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 11,313 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 10,770 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
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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