Eggs Primary — Laying in India
India: Eggs Primary — Laying was 675,000 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Eggs Primary — Laying in India, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
In 2024, eggs primary — laying in India stood at 675,000 1000 An. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 107.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, eggs primary — laying in India peaked at 675,000 1000 An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 35,000 1000 An, in 1961.
That places India 4th out of 250 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Eggs Primary — Laying in India, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 35,000 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 37,500 1000 An | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 38,000 1000 An | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 37,000 1000 An | -2.6% |
| 1965 | 37,500 1000 An | +1.4% |
| 1966 | 39,000 1000 An | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 44,000 1000 An | +12.8% |
| 1968 | 46,500 1000 An | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 48,000 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 1970 | 50,500 1000 An | +5.2% |
| 1971 | 53,000 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 1972 | 60,500 1000 An | +14.2% |
| 1973 | 70,000 1000 An | +15.7% |
| 1974 | 71,000 1000 An | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 80,000 1000 An | +12.7% |
| 1976 | 86,000 1000 An | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 80,000 1000 An | -7.0% |
| 1978 | 76,000 1000 An | -5.0% |
| 1979 | 72,000 1000 An | -5.3% |
| 1980 | 75,000 1000 An | +4.2% |
| 1981 | 72,000 1000 An | -4.0% |
| 1982 | 72,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 78,000 1000 An | +8.3% |
| 1984 | 85,000 1000 An | +9.0% |
| 1985 | 83,000 1000 An | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 87,000 1000 An | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 92,000 1000 An | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 96,000 1000 An | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 102,000 1000 An | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 115,000 1000 An | +12.7% |
| 1991 | 117,000 1000 An | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 110,000 1000 An | -6.0% |
| 1993 | 115,000 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 125,268 1000 An | +8.9% |
| 1995 | 127,836 1000 An | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 130,457 1000 An | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 133,131 1000 An | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 139,000 1000 An | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 146,000 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 174,000 1000 An | +19.2% |
| 2001 | 185,000 1000 An | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 191,000 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 200,000 1000 An | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 212,000 1000 An | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 215,000 1000 An | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 230,000 1000 An | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 248,000 1000 An | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 258,104 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 277,969 1000 An | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 303,658 1000 An | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 307,724 1000 An | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 322,018 1000 An | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 324,766 1000 An | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 324,611 1000 An | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 378,043 1000 An | +16.5% |
| 2016 | 382,677 1000 An | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 398,064 1000 An | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 441,579 1000 An | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 524,899 1000 An | +18.9% |
| 2020 | 559,040 1000 An | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 594,892 1000 An | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 630,800 1000 An | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 653,378 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 675,000 1000 An | +3.3% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 675,000 1000 An is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7,400 1000 An, 91.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- India's 675,000 1000 An is above the median for South Asia, which is 13,931 1000 An, 48.5× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 40,278 1000 An | 35,000 1000 An | 48,000 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 69,900 1000 An | 50,500 1000 An | 86,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 84,200 1000 An | 72,000 1000 An | 102,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 125,869 1000 An | 110,000 1000 An | 146,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 219,107 1000 An | 174,000 1000 An | 277,969 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 370,804 1000 An | 303,658 1000 An | 524,899 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 622,622 1000 An | 559,040 1000 An | 675,000 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More agriculture & rural data for India
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.124 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1139 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0953 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.121 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -2.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1623 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 438.73 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4067 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is eggs primary — laying in India?
- Eggs primary — laying in India was 675,000 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest eggs primary — laying recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 675,000 1000 An in 2024.
- What is the lowest eggs primary — laying recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,000 1000 An in 1961.
- How does India rank for eggs primary — laying?
- India ranks 4th out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is eggs primary — laying rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Eggs Primary — Laying. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.