Higher over the period
Taiwan Egg Production moved from 405.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 433.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+6.8%), an average of +0.7% a year. The series high was 440.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 405.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What Taiwan Egg Production shows
Taiwan Egg Production was 433.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2.2% on 2023. The Taiwan 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 Taiwan's egg industry.
A 8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2016) is 35.02 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +4.2% in 2019.
Ranks 22 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Taiwan ranks 22 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
Taiwan 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 | 433.4 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 423.9 | −2.8% |
| 2022 | 436.2 | −1% |
| 2021Peak | 440.5 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 433.9 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 424.5 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 407.5 | −1.6% |
| 2017 | 414.1 | +2.1% |
| 2016 Trough | 405.4 | −0.1% |
| 2015 | 405.9 | — |
Regional context
How Taiwan compares in Asia
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Taiwan is highlighted.
1China35,880
2India8,102
3Indonesia6,849
4Japan2,481
5Turkey1,322
6Thailand1,139
7Malaysia857.8
12Taiwan433.4
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, Taiwan's egg production remained relatively stable throughout the study period, with moderate year-to-year fluctuations reflecting changes in poultry farming conditions, production efficiency, and domestic demand. Egg production stood at 405.85 thousand tonnes in 2015 and remained nearly unchanged at 405.45 thousand tonnes in 2016 before increasing to 414.12 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output declined slightly to 407.48 thousand tonnes in 2018 and then increased steadily to 424.54 thousand tonnes in 2019, 433.86 thousand tonnes in 2020, and 440.47 thousand tonnes in 2021, representing the highest production level during the study period. Production eased to 436.21 thousand tonnes in 2022 and 423.95 thousand tonnes in 2023, before recovering to 433.44 thousand tonnes in 2024. The overall trend demonstrates the stability and resilience of Taiwan's poultry industry, supported by efficient production systems and consistent domestic consumption despite periodic fluctuations.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Taiwan'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 production planning, identify growth opportunities, and strengthen supply chain resilience. The data is also valuable for assessing Taiwan's poultry sector development, supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable growth across the poultry and food processing industries.
- Indicator
- Egg Production
- Country
- Taiwan
- 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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan Egg Production in 2024?
Taiwan Egg Production was 433.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2.2% on 2023.
How has Taiwan Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Taiwan Egg Production moved from 405.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 433.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+6.8%), an average of +0.7% a year. The series high was 440.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 405.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Taiwan Egg Production?
The highest value was 440.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 405.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What does the Taiwan 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 Taiwan 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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