Higher over the period
Saudi Arabia Egg Production moved from 275 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 377.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+37.1%), an average of +3.6% a year. The series high was 397 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 275 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What Saudi Arabia Egg Production shows
Saudi Arabia Egg Production was 377.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 5% on 2023. The Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia's egg industry.
A 30.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 122 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +21.9% in 2018.
Ranks 24 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Saudi Arabia ranks 24 for 2024, behind China (35,880 Thousand Tonnes) and India (8,102 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.4% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Saudi Arabia 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 | 377.1 | −5% |
| 2023Peak | 397 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 375 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 359.2 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 350 | −8.4% |
| 2019 | 382 | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 345 | +21.9% |
| 2017 | 283 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 280 | +1.8% |
| 2015 Trough | 275 | — |
Regional context
How Saudi Arabia compares in Asia
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Saudi Arabia is highlighted.
1China35,880
2India8,102
3Indonesia6,849
4Japan2,481
5Turkey1,322
6Thailand1,139
7Malaysia857.8
13Saudi Arabia377.1
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, Saudi Arabia recorded a strong overall increase in egg production during the study period, despite moderate year-to-year fluctuations. Egg production increased from 275.00 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 280.00 thousand tonnes in 2016 and 283.00 thousand tonnes in 2017, before rising significantly to 345.00 thousand tonnes in 2018 and 382.00 thousand tonnes in 2019. Output declined to 350.00 thousand tonnes in 2020 before recovering to 359.20 thousand tonnes in 2021 and 375.00 thousand tonnes in 2022. Production reached 397.00 thousand tonnes in 2023, representing the highest output recorded during the study period, before easing slightly to 377.07 thousand tonnes in 2024. The overall trend highlights the continued expansion of Saudi Arabia's poultry sector, supported by investments in domestic food production, modern farming technologies, and initiatives aimed at strengthening food security.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Saudi Arabia'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 availability. Farmers, poultry producers, food manufacturers, retailers, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, identify growth opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and strengthen supply chain planning. The data is also valuable for assessing the country's progress toward greater agricultural self-sufficiency, 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
- Saudi Arabia
- 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia Egg Production in 2024?
Saudi Arabia Egg Production was 377.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 5% on 2023.
How has Saudi Arabia Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Saudi Arabia Egg Production moved from 275 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 377.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+37.1%), an average of +3.6% a year. The series high was 397 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 275 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Saudi Arabia Egg Production?
The highest value was 397 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 275 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What does the Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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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