Higher over the period
Malaysia Egg Production moved from 795 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 857.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+7.9%), an average of +0.8% a year. The series high was 995.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 670.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
What Malaysia Egg Production shows
Malaysia Egg Production was 857.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 13.9% on 2023. The Malaysia 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 an important benchmark for evaluating poultry productivity, agricultural output, food supply capacity, and the overall development of Malaysia's egg industry.
A 32.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2019) is 325.8 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −18.3% in 2019.
Ranks 14 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Malaysia ranks 14 for 2024, behind China (35,880 Thousand Tonnes) and India (8,102 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.9% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Malaysia 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 | 857.8 | −13.9% |
| 2023Peak | 995.9 | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 859.1 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 833.3 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 789.8 | +17.9% |
| 2019 Trough | 670.1 | −18.3% |
| 2018 | 820.4 | −4.7% |
| 2017 | 860.9 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 836.4 | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 795 | — |
Regional context
How Malaysia compares in Asia
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Malaysia 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, Malaysia's egg production experienced noticeable fluctuations throughout the study period while maintaining an overall upward trend. Egg production increased from 794.97 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 836.42 thousand tonnes in 2016 and 860.86 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output declined to 820.39 thousand tonnes in 2018 before falling significantly to 670.09 thousand tonnes in 2019, representing the lowest production level during the study period. Production recovered strongly to 789.76 thousand tonnes in 2020, followed by 833.33 thousand tonnes in 2021 and 859.07 thousand tonnes in 2022. Egg production surged to 995.89 thousand tonnes in 2023, marking the highest output recorded during the study period, before declining to 857.75 thousand tonnes in 2024. Despite the decline in the final year, production remained above most earlier years, highlighting the industry's resilience and recovery capacity.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Malaysia'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 Malaysia's contribution to regional agricultural production, supporting innovation in poultry farming, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable economic development across the poultry and food processing industries.
- Indicator
- Egg Production
- Country
- Malaysia
- 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia Egg Production in 2024?
Malaysia Egg Production was 857.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 13.9% on 2023.
How has Malaysia Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Malaysia Egg Production moved from 795 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 857.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+7.9%), an average of +0.8% a year. The series high was 995.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 670.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
Which year had the highest and lowest Malaysia Egg Production?
The highest value was 995.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 670.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
What does the Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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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