Eggs Primary — Production in Egypt
Egypt: Eggs Primary — Production was 640,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Eggs Primary — Production in Egypt, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for eggs primary — production in Egypt is 640,000 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and up 33.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, eggs primary — production in Egypt peaked at 655,320 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 35,000 t, in 1961.
That places Egypt 33rd out of 250 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Eggs Primary — Production in Egypt, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 35,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 36,600 t | +4.6% |
| 1963 | 39,520 t | +8.0% |
| 1964 | 43,800 t | +10.8% |
| 1965 | 43,700 t | -0.2% |
| 1966 | 49,800 t | +14.0% |
| 1967 | 54,600 t | +9.6% |
| 1968 | 58,000 t | +6.2% |
| 1969 | 52,080 t | -10.2% |
| 1970 | 55,080 t | +5.8% |
| 1971 | 57,800 t | +4.9% |
| 1972 | 59,920 t | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 64,240 t | +7.2% |
| 1974 | 63,430 t | -1.3% |
| 1975 | 71,505 t | +12.7% |
| 1976 | 72,450 t | +1.3% |
| 1977 | 78,820 t | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 82,500 t | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 80,000 t | -3.0% |
| 1980 | 69,700 t | -12.9% |
| 1981 | 84,600 t | +21.4% |
| 1982 | 101,000 t | +19.4% |
| 1983 | 110,960 t | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 122,480 t | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 117,680 t | -3.9% |
| 1986 | 146,280 t | +24.3% |
| 1987 | 153,080 t | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 176,240 t | +15.1% |
| 1989 | 152,000 t | -13.8% |
| 1990 | 141,450 t | -6.9% |
| 1991 | 138,000 t | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 127,440 t | -7.7% |
| 1993 | 140,000 t | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 154,280 t | +10.2% |
| 1995 | 162,123 t | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 161,772 t | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 168,407 t | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 168,120 t | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 153,270 t | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 176,665 t | +15.3% |
| 2001 | 199,631 t | +13.0% |
| 2002 | 288,000 t | +44.3% |
| 2003 | 277,500 t | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 245,000 t | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 235,000 t | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 240,000 t | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 279,000 t | +16.2% |
| 2008 | 355,500 t | +27.4% |
| 2009 | 249,342 t | -29.9% |
| 2010 | 291,220 t | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 305,509 t | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 472,412 t | +54.6% |
| 2013 | 470,863 t | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 481,339 t | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 355,734 t | -26.1% |
| 2016 | 329,266 t | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 406,000 t | +23.3% |
| 2018 | 403,800 t | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 540,160 t | +33.8% |
| 2020 | 602,240 t | +11.5% |
| 2021 | 654,400 t | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 612,600 t | -6.4% |
| 2023 | 655,320 t | +7.0% |
| 2024 | 640,000 t | -2.3% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 640,000 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 47,131 t, 13.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 640,000 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 77,604 t, 8.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45,900 t | 35,000 t | 58,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 68,574 t | 55,080 t | 82,500 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 123,402 t | 69,700 t | 176,240 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 151,486 t | 127,440 t | 168,407 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 254,564 t | 176,665 t | 355,500 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 405,630 t | 291,220 t | 540,160 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 632,912 t | 602,240 t | 655,320 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More agriculture & rural data for Egypt
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.08 % 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 0.0355 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.08 % 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 0.0355 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1655 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 510.76 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is eggs primary — production in Egypt?
- Eggs primary — production in Egypt was 640,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest eggs primary — production recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 655,320 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest eggs primary — production recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,000 t in 1961.
- How does Egypt rank for eggs primary — production?
- Egypt ranks 33rd out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is eggs primary — production rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Eggs Primary — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.