Lower over the period
Netherlands Egg Production moved from 660.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 643 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−2.7%), an average of −1.3% a year. The series high was 660.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 640 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What Netherlands Egg Production shows
Netherlands Egg Production was 643 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 0.5% on 2016. The Netherlands Egg Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's egg production performance and poultry farming trends between 2015 and 2017. Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as a reliable benchmark for evaluating poultry productivity, agricultural output, food supply capacity, and the overall development of the Netherlands' egg industry during the available reporting period.
A 3.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2016) is 20.60 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −3.1% in 2016.
Ranks 20 of 35 countries covered
Among the 35 countries in this dataset, Netherlands ranks 20 for 2017, behind China (30,963 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (6,351 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.8% of the global total in 2017.
Full series
Netherlands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 643 | +0.5% |
| 2016 Trough | 640 | −3.1% |
| 2015Peak | 660.6 | — |
Regional context
How Netherlands compares in Europe
Egg Production by country, 2017, Thousand Tonnes. Netherlands is highlighted.
1France877.9
2Spain851.6
3Germany826.2
4UK766
5Italy727.7
6Netherlands643
7Sweden137.8
8Denmark87.90
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, the Netherlands recorded relatively stable egg production with only minor year-to-year fluctuations. Egg production began at 660.60 thousand tonnes in 2015, representing the highest production level within the dataset. Output declined to 640.00 thousand tonnes in 2016, marking the lowest level during the reporting period, before recovering slightly to 643.00 thousand tonnes in 2017. Although production remained below the 2015 level, the limited variation indicates a stable and mature poultry sector supported by efficient commercial farming systems and well-established agricultural infrastructure. The overall trend reflects the Netherlands' ability to maintain consistent egg production despite modest annual changes, reinforcing its position as an important poultry producer within Europe.
The dataset provides valuable insights into the Netherlands' egg production trends, poultry farming performance, and agricultural sector development during the available reporting period. It supports historical trend analysis, production benchmarking, comparative market assessment, and short-term forecasting using validated production data. Farmers, poultry producers, food manufacturers, retailers, exporters, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, identify operational trends, improve production planning, and support evidence-based decision-making. The data is also valuable for assessing the Netherlands' contribution to European egg production, supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, strengthening supply chain planning, and promoting sustainable development across the poultry and food manufacturing industries. Despite covering 2015–2017 only, the dataset provides a reliable historical reference for evaluating production performance and industry trends.
- Indicator
- Egg Production
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Netherlands 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 Netherlands Egg Production in 2017?
Netherlands Egg Production was 643 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 0.5% on 2016.
How has Netherlands Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2017?
Netherlands Egg Production moved from 660.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 643 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−2.7%), an average of −1.3% a year. The series high was 660.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 640 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Netherlands Egg Production?
The highest value was 660.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 640 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What does the Netherlands 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 Netherlands 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 2015–2017 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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