Eggs Primary — Production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Eggs Primary — Production was 49,882 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Eggs Primary — Production in Zimbabwe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, eggs primary — production in Zimbabwe stood at 49,882 t.
That represents a change of down 10.7% on the previous year and up 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, eggs primary — production in Zimbabwe peaked at 55,872 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6,500 t, in 1961.
That places Zimbabwe 120th out of 250 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Eggs Primary — Production in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,500 t | — |
| 1962 | 6,600 t | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 6,700 t | +1.5% |
| 1964 | 6,800 t | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 6,900 t | +1.5% |
| 1966 | 7,000 t | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 7,100 t | +1.4% |
| 1968 | 7,200 t | +1.4% |
| 1969 | 7,300 t | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 7,500 t | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 7,800 t | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 8,000 t | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 8,100 t | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 8,530 t | +5.3% |
| 1975 | 8,960 t | +5.0% |
| 1976 | 9,520 t | +6.2% |
| 1977 | 10,150 t | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 10,800 t | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 10,500 t | -2.8% |
| 1980 | 10,200 t | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 10,500 t | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 10,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 10,800 t | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 10,000 t | -7.4% |
| 1985 | 9,000 t | -10.0% |
| 1986 | 9,600 t | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 10,500 t | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 12,900 t | +22.9% |
| 1989 | 14,100 t | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 15,600 t | +10.6% |
| 1991 | 16,800 t | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 17,400 t | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 16,800 t | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 18,000 t | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 19,500 t | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 19,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 18,000 t | -7.7% |
| 1998 | 18,600 t | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 20,100 t | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 22,000 t | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 22,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 22,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 23,550 t | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 25,200 t | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 25,920 t | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 26,880 t | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 27,600 t | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 29,280 t | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 29,760 t | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 29,760 t | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 29,760 t | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 29,760 t | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 29,760 t | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 32,314 t | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 31,843 t | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 31,853 t | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 31,848 t | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 30,439 t | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 29,030 t | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 34,157 t | +17.7% |
| 2021 | 40,800 t | +19.4% |
| 2022 | 48,000 t | +17.6% |
| 2023 | 55,872 t | +16.4% |
| 2024 | 49,882 t | -10.7% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 49,882 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 47,131 t, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 49,882 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11,590 t, 4.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,900 t | 6,500 t | 7,300 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,986 t | 7,500 t | 10,800 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,810 t | 9,000 t | 14,100 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,030 t | 15,600 t | 20,100 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 25,419 t | 22,000 t | 29,760 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,637 t | 29,030 t | 32,314 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 45,742 t | 34,157 t | 55,872 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More agriculture & rural data for Zimbabwe
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1777 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2864 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8916 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 34.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0947 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 286.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8815 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is eggs primary — production in Zimbabwe?
- Eggs primary — production in Zimbabwe was 49,882 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest eggs primary — production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 55,872 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest eggs primary — production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,500 t in 1961.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for eggs primary — production?
- Zimbabwe ranks 120th out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is eggs primary — production rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.