Broadly stable
Japan Egg Production moved from 2,521 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,481 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−1.6%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 2,640 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 2,427 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
What Japan Egg Production shows
Japan Egg Production was 2,481 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2.2% on 2023. The Japan 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, and the overall development of Japan's egg industry.
A 8.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2023) is 212.8 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −6.2% in 2023.
Ranks 7 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Japan ranks 7 for 2024, behind China (35,880 Thousand Tonnes) and India (8,102 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 2.5% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Japan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,481 | +2.2% |
| 2023 Trough | 2,427 | −6.2% |
| 2022 | 2,586 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 2,574 | −2.2% |
| 2020 | 2,633 | −0.3% |
| 2019Peak | 2,640 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 2,628 | +1% |
| 2017 | 2,601 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 2,562 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 2,521 | — |
Regional context
How Japan compares in Asia
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Japan 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, Japan's egg production remained relatively stable throughout the study period, with only moderate fluctuations reflecting changes in production efficiency and market conditions. Egg production increased steadily from 2.52 million tonnes in 2015 to 2.56 million tonnes in 2016, 2.60 million tonnes in 2017, 2.63 million tonnes in 2018, and 2.64 million tonnes in 2019, representing the highest production level during the early part of the study period. Production declined marginally to 2.63 million tonnes in 2020 and 2.57 million tonnes in 2021, before recovering slightly to 2.59 million tonnes in 2022. Output decreased to 2.43 million tonnes in 2023, the lowest production level during the period, and recovered modestly to 2.48 million tonnes in 2024. The overall trend demonstrates the stability and resilience of Japan's poultry industry, with production remaining within a relatively narrow range over the ten-year period.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Japan's egg production trends, poultry farming performance, and agricultural supply chain development. It supports historical trend analysis, production benchmarking, market evaluation, 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, improve operational planning, identify growth opportunities, and strengthen supply chain resilience. The data is also valuable for assessing Japan's contribution to regional agricultural production, supporting innovation in poultry farming, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable development across the poultry and food processing industries.
- Indicator
- Egg Production
- Country
- Japan
- 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 Japan 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 Japan Egg Production in 2024?
Japan Egg Production was 2,481 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2.2% on 2023.
How has Japan Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Japan Egg Production moved from 2,521 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,481 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−1.6%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 2,640 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 2,427 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Japan Egg Production?
The highest value was 2,640 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the lowest was 2,427 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
What does the Japan 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 Japan 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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