– Egg Production refers to the total quantity of eggs produced by poultry within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Global Egg Production was 99,994 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.7% on 2023. The Global Egg Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of worldwide egg production trends and poultry farming performance between 2015 and 2024. Measured in Million Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating global agricultural productivity, food supply capacity, poultry sector development, and the egg industry's contribution to economic growth and food security.
Global Egg Production moved from 78,278 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 99,994 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+27.7%), an average of +2.8% a year. The series high was 99,994 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 78,278 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 21,716 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +5.1% in 2017.
Of the 32 countries in this dataset, China, India and Indonesia have the highest values in 2024 (35,880, 8,102, 6,849 Thousand Tonnes respectively).
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 35,880 | +0.7% | |
| 2 | India | 8,102 | +3.2% | |
| 3 | Indonesia | 6,849 | +4.4% | |
| 4 | U.S. | 6,469 | −1% | |
| 5 | Brazil | 3,735 | +8.6% | |
| 6 | Mexico | 3,270 | +3.1% | |
| 7 | Japan | 2,481 | +2.2% | |
| 8 | Turkey | 1,322 | +2.5% | |
| 9 | Thailand | 1,139 | +1.1% | |
| 10 | Argentina | 1,077 | +10.2% | |
| 11 | Germany | 997.5 | +3.1% | |
| 12 | Colombia | 991.1 | +6.9% | |
| 13 | Spain | 884.1 | +0.4% | |
| 14 | Malaysia | 857.8 | −13.9% | |
| 15 | UK | 850 | +4.9% | |
| 16 | South Korea | 839.1 | +2.5% | |
| 17 | Philippines | 835.7 | +6.3% | |
| 18 | Vietnam | 678.1 | +5.4% | |
| 19 | Canada | 658.8 | +4.3% | |
| 20 | Nigeria | 658 | −1.9% | |
| 21 | Egypt | 640 | −2.3% | |
| 22 | Taiwan | 433.4 | +2.2% | |
| 23 | South Africa | 433 | −9.8% | |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | 377.1 | −5% | |
| 25 | Australia | 245.3 | +2.2% | |
| 26 | Chile | 230 | +4.1% | |
| 27 | Israel | 173.7 | −3% | |
| 28 | Sweden | 110.2 | −3.9% | |
| 29 | Denmark | 89.00 | +6% | |
| 30 | Finland | 80.00 | +4.6% | |
| 31 | UAE | 58.60 | +2.2% | |
| 32 | Singapore | 47.61 | +12.5% |
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 | 99,995 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 98,309 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 95,980 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 93,873 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 93,384 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 90,209 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 86,156 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 84,809 | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 80,710 | +3.1% |
| 2015 Trough | 78,278 | — |
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, global egg production recorded steady and sustained growth throughout the study period. Total production increased from 78.28 million tonnes in 2015 to 80.71 million tonnes in 2016, 84.81 million tonnes in 2017, and 86.16 million tonnes in 2018. Output continued to expand to 90.21 million tonnes in 2019, 93.38 million tonnes in 2020, 93.87 million tonnes in 2021, 95.98 million tonnes in 2022, 98.31 million tonnes in 2023, and reached 99.99 million tonnes in 2024, the highest level recorded during the study period. China remained the world's largest egg producer throughout the period, while India and the United States consistently ranked among the leading producers, making significant contributions to global output. Continued expansion in commercial poultry farming, improved breeding practices, technological advancements, and rising consumer demand supported the overall increase in worldwide egg production.
The dataset provides valuable insights into global egg production trends, agricultural productivity, and poultry supply chain development. It supports historical trend analysis, international 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 country-level output, identify emerging market opportunities, optimize production planning, and strengthen global supply chain strategies. The data is also valuable for assessing regional and global production dynamics, supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable economic development across the global 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).
Global Egg Production was 99,994 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.7% on 2023.
Global Egg Production moved from 78,278 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 99,994 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+27.7%), an average of +2.8% a year. The series high was 99,994 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 78,278 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 99,994 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 78,278 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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