Broadly stable
Nigeria Egg Production moved from 660 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 658 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−0.3%), an average of −0% a year. The series high was 670.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 640 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
What Nigeria Egg Production shows
Nigeria Egg Production was 658 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.9% on 2023. The Nigeria 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 Nigeria's egg industry.
A 4.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2018) is 30.87 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +3.6% in 2022.
Ranks 20 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Nigeria ranks 20 for 2024, behind China (35,880 Thousand Tonnes) and India (8,102 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.7% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Nigeria 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 | 658 | −1.9% |
| 2023Peak | 670.9 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 663.2 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 640 | 0% |
| 2020 | 640 | 0% |
| 2019 | 640 | 0% |
| 2018 Trough | 640 | −3% |
| 2017 | 660 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 650 | −1.5% |
| 2015 | 660 | — |
Regional context
How Nigeria compares across countries
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Nigeria is highlighted.
1China35,880
2India8,102
3Indonesia6,849
4U.S.6,469
5Brazil3,735
6Mexico3,270
7Japan2,481
20Nigeria658
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, Nigeria's egg production remained relatively stable throughout the study period, with only moderate fluctuations in annual output. Egg production stood at 660.00 thousand tonnes in 2015 before declining slightly to 650.00 thousand tonnes in 2016. Output recovered to 660.00 thousand tonnes in 2017 and then declined to 640.00 thousand tonnes in 2018, remaining unchanged at 640.00 thousand tonnes in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Production increased to 663.15 thousand tonnes in 2022 and 670.87 thousand tonnes in 2023, representing the highest production level during the study period, before easing slightly to 658.01 thousand tonnes in 2024. The overall trend highlights the stability of Nigeria's poultry sector, with production maintained within a relatively narrow range despite changing agricultural and market conditions.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Nigeria'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, improve operational planning, identify investment opportunities, and strengthen supply chain resilience. The data is also valuable for assessing Nigeria's agricultural development, supporting innovation in poultry farming, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable growth across the poultry and food processing industries.
- Indicator
- Egg Production
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Africa
- 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 Nigeria 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 Nigeria Egg Production in 2024?
Nigeria Egg Production was 658 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.9% on 2023.
How has Nigeria Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Nigeria Egg Production moved from 660 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 658 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−0.3%), an average of −0% a year. The series high was 670.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 640 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
Which year had the highest and lowest Nigeria Egg Production?
The highest value was 670.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 640 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
What does the Nigeria 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 Nigeria 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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