Rising to a series high
India Egg Production moved from 4,317 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 8,102 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+87.7%), an average of +7.2% a year. The series high was 8,102 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 4,317 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What India Egg Production shows
India Egg Production was 8,102 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 3.2% on 2023. The India Egg Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's egg production performance and poultry farming trends between 2015 and 2024. Measured in Million Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating poultry productivity, agricultural output, food supply capacity, livestock efficiency, and the overall development of India's egg industry.
A 46.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 3,785 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +20.1% in 2019.
Ranks 2 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, India ranks 2 for 2024, behind China (35,880 Thousand Tonnes) and Indonesia (6,849 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 8.1% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
India 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 8,102 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 7,852 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 7,611 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 7,128 | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 6,713 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 6,291 | +20.1% |
| 2018 | 5,237 | +8% |
| 2017 | 4,848 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 4,561 | +5.7% |
| 2015 Trough | 4,317 | — |
Regional context
How India compares in Asia
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. India is highlighted.
1China35,880
2India8,102
3Indonesia6,849
4Japan2,481
5Turkey1,322
6Thailand1,139
7Malaysia857.8
8South Korea839.1
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, India recorded a strong and sustained increase in egg production throughout the study period, reflecting the rapid expansion of commercial poultry farming, improved production efficiency, and rising domestic consumption. Egg production increased from 4.32 million tonnes in 2015 to 4.56 million tonnes in 2016, 4.85 million tonnes in 2017, and 5.24 million tonnes in 2018. Output rose significantly to 6.29 million tonnes in 2019, followed by 6.71 million tonnes in 2020, 7.13 million tonnes in 2021, 7.61 million tonnes in 2022, and 7.85 million tonnes in 2023. Production further increased to 8.10 million tonnes in 2024, representing the highest output recorded during the study period. The overall trend highlights India's rapidly expanding poultry sector, supported by growing consumer demand, improvements in farm productivity, and continued investment in modern poultry production systems.
The dataset provides valuable insights into India'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, identify growth opportunities, optimize production planning, and strengthen supply chain strategies. The data is also valuable for assessing India's contribution to global egg production, supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable economic development across the poultry, agriculture, and food processing industries.
- Indicator
- Egg Production
- Country
- India
- Region
- Asia
- 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 India 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 India Egg Production in 2024?
India Egg Production was 8,102 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 3.2% on 2023.
How has India Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
India Egg Production moved from 4,317 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 8,102 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+87.7%), an average of +7.2% a year. The series high was 8,102 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 4,317 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest India Egg Production?
The highest value was 8,102 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 4,317 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What does the India 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 India 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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