Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value was 7.37 million 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.37 million 1000 SLC
Change on year
down 9.8%
World rank
46th
of 140 countries
All-time high
10.10 million 1000 SLC
in 2020
All-time low
1.08 million 1000 SLC
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
In 2024, hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value in South Africa stood at 7.37 million 1000 SLC.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.8% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 10.10 million 1000 SLC in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.08 million 1000 SLC, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 46th of 140 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.08 million 1000 SLC | — |
| 1962 | 1.12 million 1000 SLC | +4.3% |
| 1963 | 1.14 million 1000 SLC | +1.8% |
| 1964 | 1.16 million 1000 SLC | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 1.54 million 1000 SLC | +32.3% |
| 1966 | 1.70 million 1000 SLC | +10.5% |
| 1967 | 1.81 million 1000 SLC | +6.2% |
| 1968 | 1.97 million 1000 SLC | +8.8% |
| 1969 | 2.14 million 1000 SLC | +8.6% |
| 1970 | 1.90 million 1000 SLC | -11.2% |
| 1971 | 1.83 million 1000 SLC | -3.8% |
| 1972 | 1.89 million 1000 SLC | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 1.99 million 1000 SLC | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 2.39 million 1000 SLC | +20.0% |
| 1975 | 2.62 million 1000 SLC | +9.6% |
| 1976 | 2.34 million 1000 SLC | -10.8% |
| 1977 | 2.36 million 1000 SLC | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 2.40 million 1000 SLC | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 2.58 million 1000 SLC | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 2.79 million 1000 SLC | +8.0% |
| 1981 | 2.76 million 1000 SLC | -1.2% |
| 1982 | 3.20 million 1000 SLC | +16.0% |
| 1983 | 2.96 million 1000 SLC | -7.4% |
| 1984 | 3.04 million 1000 SLC | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 3.04 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.32 million 1000 SLC | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 3.42 million 1000 SLC | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 3.83 million 1000 SLC | +11.9% |
| 1989 | 3.56 million 1000 SLC | -7.0% |
| 1990 | 3.62 million 1000 SLC | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 3.95 million 1000 SLC | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 4.05 million 1000 SLC | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 4.00 million 1000 SLC | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 4.27 million 1000 SLC | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 4.93 million 1000 SLC | +15.5% |
| 1996 | 4.80 million 1000 SLC | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 5.34 million 1000 SLC | +11.3% |
| 1998 | 5.49 million 1000 SLC | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 5.41 million 1000 SLC | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 5.60 million 1000 SLC | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 5.61 million 1000 SLC | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 5.78 million 1000 SLC | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 5.58 million 1000 SLC | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 5.92 million 1000 SLC | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 6.38 million 1000 SLC | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 7.01 million 1000 SLC | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 7.45 million 1000 SLC | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 7.25 million 1000 SLC | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 6.87 million 1000 SLC | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 7.02 million 1000 SLC | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 7.69 million 1000 SLC | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 8.11 million 1000 SLC | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 7.96 million 1000 SLC | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 7.71 million 1000 SLC | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 8.90 million 1000 SLC | +15.5% |
| 2016 | 8.13 million 1000 SLC | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 7.57 million 1000 SLC | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 8.09 million 1000 SLC | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 9.61 million 1000 SLC | +18.8% |
| 2020 | 10.10 million 1000 SLC | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 9.34 million 1000 SLC | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 9.56 million 1000 SLC | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 8.16 million 1000 SLC | -14.6% |
| 2024 | 7.37 million 1000 SLC | -9.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.52 million 1000 SLC | 1.08 million 1000 SLC | 2.14 million 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.23 million 1000 SLC | 1.83 million 1000 SLC | 2.62 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.19 million 1000 SLC | 2.76 million 1000 SLC | 3.83 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.59 million 1000 SLC | 3.62 million 1000 SLC | 5.49 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.34 million 1000 SLC | 5.58 million 1000 SLC | 7.45 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.08 million 1000 SLC | 7.02 million 1000 SLC | 9.61 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.91 million 1000 SLC | 7.37 million 1000 SLC | 10.10 million 1000 SLC | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3618 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value in South Africa?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value in South Africa was 7.37 million 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 10.10 million 1000 SLC in 2020.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.08 million 1000 SLC in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 46th out of 140 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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