Lower over the period
France Egg Production moved from 970 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 877.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−9.5%), an average of −4.9% a year. The series high was 970 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 816.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What France Egg Production shows
France Egg Production was 877.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 7.5% on 2016. The France Egg Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's egg production performance and poultry farming trends between 2015 and 2017. 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 France's egg industry during the available reporting period.
A 15.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2016) is 153.7 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −15.8% in 2016.
Ranks 10 of 35 countries covered
Among the 35 countries in this dataset, France ranks 10 for 2017, behind China (30,963 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (6,351 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1% of the global total in 2017.
Full series
France 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 877.9 | +7.5% |
| 2016 Trough | 816.3 | −15.8% |
| 2015Peak | 970 | — |
Regional context
How France compares in Europe
Egg Production by country, 2017, Thousand Tonnes. France is highlighted.
1France877.9
2Spain851.6
3Germany826.2
4UK766
5Italy727.7
6Netherlands643
7Sweden137.8
8Denmark87.90
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, France experienced noticeable fluctuations in egg production across the three-year period. Egg production began at 970.00 thousand tonnes in 2015, representing the highest production level within the dataset. Output declined significantly to 816.30 thousand tonnes in 2016, reflecting a substantial year-on-year reduction in production. Production recovered in 2017, increasing to 877.86 thousand tonnes, although it remained below the 2015 level. The overall trend indicates short-term volatility in France's egg production, highlighting the influence of production conditions, poultry management practices, market dynamics, and other agricultural factors on annual output. Despite the fluctuations, France remained an important producer within the European poultry sector, supported by its established agricultural infrastructure and commercial poultry farming industry.
The dataset provides valuable insights into France's egg production trends, poultry farming performance, and agricultural development over the available reporting period. It supports historical trend analysis, production benchmarking, comparative market assessment, and short-term forecasting using validated production data. Farmers, poultry producers, food manufacturers, retailers, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, assess changes in output, identify operational challenges, and support evidence-based planning. The data is also valuable for analyzing France's contribution to regional egg production, supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, and strengthening decision-making across the poultry value chain. Although the dataset covers 2015–2017 only, it provides a reliable historical reference for evaluating production performance and understanding short-term trends within France's poultry industry.
- Indicator
- Egg Production
- Country
- France
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is France 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 France Egg Production in 2017?
France Egg Production was 877.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 7.5% on 2016.
How has France Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2017?
France Egg Production moved from 970 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 877.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−9.5%), an average of −4.9% a year. The series high was 970 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 816.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest France Egg Production?
The highest value was 970 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 816.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What does the France 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 France 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 2015–2017 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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