Broadly stable
Italy Egg Production moved from 706.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 712.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+0.8%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 744.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 705 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
What Italy Egg Production shows
Italy Egg Production was 712.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 0.1% on 2022. The Italy Egg Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's egg production performance and poultry farming trends between 2015 and 2023. Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating poultry sector productivity, agricultural output, food supply capacity, livestock efficiency, and the overall development of Italy's egg industry.
A 5.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2020) is 39.80 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +5.4% in 2016.
Ranks 18 of 33 countries covered
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Italy ranks 18 for 2023, behind China (35,630 Thousand Tonnes) and India (7,852 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.7% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Italy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 712.5 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 712 | −0.3% |
| 2021 | 714 | +1.3% |
| 2020 Trough | 705 | −1.7% |
| 2019 | 717.4 | −2.6% |
| 2018 | 736.4 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 727.7 | −2.3% |
| 2016Peak | 744.8 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 706.8 | — |
Regional context
How Italy compares in Europe
Egg Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Italy is highlighted.
1Germany967.4
2Spain880.2
3UK810.2
4Italy712.5
5Sweden114.7
6Denmark84.00
7Finland76.50
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, Italy's egg production remained relatively stable throughout the study period, with moderate year-to-year fluctuations reflecting changes in poultry farming conditions, production efficiency, and market demand. Egg production increased from 706.80 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 744.80 thousand tonnes in 2016, representing the highest production level during the period. Output declined to 727.70 thousand tonnes in 2017 before recovering slightly to 736.40 thousand tonnes in 2018. Production decreased to 717.40 thousand tonnes in 2019 and further to 705.00 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking the lowest production level recorded during the study period. Egg production recovered to 714.00 thousand tonnes in 2021 and remained broadly stable at 712.00 thousand tonnes in 2022 and 712.50 thousand tonnes in 2023. The overall trend highlights the resilience of Italy's poultry industry, supported by established production systems and consistent domestic demand despite periodic fluctuations in annual output.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Italy'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, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, optimize production planning, identify growth opportunities, and strengthen supply chain resilience. The data is also valuable for assessing Italy's contribution to European egg production, supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable development across the poultry and food processing industries.
- Indicator
- Egg Production
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Italy 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 Italy Egg Production in 2023?
Italy Egg Production was 712.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 0.1% on 2022.
How has Italy Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Italy Egg Production moved from 706.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 712.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+0.8%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 744.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 705 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Italy Egg Production?
The highest value was 744.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 705 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
What does the Italy 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 Italy 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 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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