Falling to a series low
Sweden Egg Production moved from 130 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 110.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−15.3%), an average of −1.8% a year. The series high was 149.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 110.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
What Sweden Egg Production shows
Sweden Egg Production was 110.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 3.9% on 2023. The Sweden 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 Sweden's egg industry.
A 26.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2024) is 39.64 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −14.8% in 2023.
Ranks 28 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Sweden ranks 28 for 2024, behind China (35,880 Thousand Tonnes) and India (8,102 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Sweden 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 Trough | 110.2 | −3.9% |
| 2023 | 114.7 | −14.8% |
| 2022 | 134.6 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 128.1 | −14.1% |
| 2020 | 149.1 | −0.5% |
| 2019Peak | 149.8 | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 141.1 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 137.8 | −1.3% |
| 2016 | 139.5 | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 130 | — |
Regional context
How Sweden compares in Europe
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Sweden is highlighted.
1Germany997.5
2Spain884.1
3UK850
4Sweden110.2
5Denmark89.00
6Finland80.00
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, Sweden's egg production experienced notable fluctuations throughout the study period, reflecting changes in production conditions, flock management, and market dynamics. Egg production increased from 130.00 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 139.54 thousand tonnes in 2016, declined marginally to 137.76 thousand tonnes in 2017, and recovered to 141.10 thousand tonnes in 2018. Output continued to rise, reaching 149.80 thousand tonnes in 2019, the highest production level during the study period, before easing slightly to 149.10 thousand tonnes in 2020. Production declined significantly to 128.10 thousand tonnes in 2021, recovered modestly to 134.61 thousand tonnes in 2022, and then decreased to 114.67 thousand tonnes in 2023 and 110.16 thousand tonnes in 2024, representing the lowest production level recorded during the study period. The overall trend indicates a period of early growth followed by a sustained decline in recent years, highlighting the impact of changing production conditions and industry dynamics.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Sweden'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, optimize operational planning, identify market opportunities, and strengthen supply chain resilience. The data is also valuable for assessing Sweden's contribution to European poultry production, supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable development across the poultry and food processing industries.
- Indicator
- Egg Production
- Country
- Sweden
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Sweden 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 Sweden Egg Production in 2024?
Sweden Egg Production was 110.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 3.9% on 2023.
How has Sweden Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Sweden Egg Production moved from 130 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 110.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−15.3%), an average of −1.8% a year. The series high was 149.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 110.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Sweden Egg Production?
The highest value was 149.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the lowest was 110.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
What does the Sweden 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 Sweden 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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