– Egg Production refers to the total quantity of eggs produced by poultry within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Germany Egg Production was 997.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 3.1% on 2023. The Germany 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 a reliable benchmark for evaluating poultry productivity, agricultural output, food supply capacity, livestock efficiency, and the overall development of Germany's egg industry.
Germany Egg Production moved from 801.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 997.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+24.5%), an average of +2.5% a year. The series high was 997.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 801.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 196.4 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +10.9% in 2019.
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Germany ranks 11 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
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 | 997.5 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 967.4 | −1% |
| 2022 | 977.1 | −0.4% |
| 2021 | 981.2 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 966.7 | +3% |
| 2019 | 938.1 | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 846 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 826.2 | +1% |
| 2016 | 818.3 | +2.1% |
| 2015 Trough | 801.1 | — |
Regional context
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Germany 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, Germany recorded a strong upward trend in egg production throughout the study period, with only minor fluctuations in recent years. Egg production increased from 801.10 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 818.30 thousand tonnes in 2016, 826.20 thousand tonnes in 2017, and 846.00 thousand tonnes in 2018. Production expanded significantly to 938.10 thousand tonnes in 2019, followed by 966.70 thousand tonnes in 2020, reaching 981.20 thousand tonnes in 2021. Output declined marginally to 977.10 thousand tonnes in 2022 and 967.40 thousand tonnes in 2023, before recovering to 997.46 thousand tonnes in 2024, representing the highest production level during the study period. The overall trend highlights the continued expansion and resilience of Germany's poultry industry, supported by modern production systems, improved farm efficiency, and stable domestic demand.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Germany's egg production trends, poultry farming performance, and agricultural sector development. It supports historical trend analysis, production benchmarking, market evaluation, and forecasting of future egg supply. Farmers, poultry producers, food manufacturers, retailers, exporters, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can use the dataset to assess production performance, identify investment opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and strengthen supply chain planning. The data is also valuable for evaluating Germany's contribution to European agricultural production, supporting innovation in poultry farming, improving productivity, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable growth across the 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).
Germany Egg Production was 997.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 3.1% on 2023.
Germany Egg Production moved from 801.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 997.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+24.5%), an average of +2.5% a year. The series high was 997.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 801.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 997.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 801.1 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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