Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value was 582,573 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
582,573 1000 USD
Change on year
down 9.8%
World rank
34th
of 139 countries
All-time high
799,188 1000 USD
in 2020
All-time low
85,301 1000 USD
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 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value in South Africa is 582,573 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
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 799,188 1000 USD in 2020 and was at its lowest, 85,301 1000 USD, in 1961.
That places South Africa 34th out of 139 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.
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 85,301 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 88,933 1000 USD | +4.3% |
| 1963 | 90,548 1000 USD | +1.8% |
| 1964 | 92,028 1000 USD | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 121,748 1000 USD | +32.3% |
| 1966 | 134,543 1000 USD | +10.5% |
| 1967 | 142,926 1000 USD | +6.2% |
| 1968 | 155,532 1000 USD | +8.8% |
| 1969 | 168,946 1000 USD | +8.6% |
| 1970 | 150,097 1000 USD | -11.2% |
| 1971 | 144,365 1000 USD | -3.8% |
| 1972 | 149,263 1000 USD | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 157,725 1000 USD | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 189,262 1000 USD | +20.0% |
| 1975 | 207,426 1000 USD | +9.6% |
| 1976 | 185,062 1000 USD | -10.8% |
| 1977 | 186,793 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 190,098 1000 USD | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 204,311 1000 USD | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 220,651 1000 USD | +8.0% |
| 1981 | 217,960 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 1982 | 252,942 1000 USD | +16.0% |
| 1983 | 234,106 1000 USD | -7.4% |
| 1984 | 240,833 1000 USD | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 240,833 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 262,360 1000 USD | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 270,432 1000 USD | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 302,723 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 1989 | 281,616 1000 USD | -7.0% |
| 1990 | 286,175 1000 USD | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 312,141 1000 USD | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 320,213 1000 USD | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 316,177 1000 USD | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 337,704 1000 USD | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 390,176 1000 USD | +15.5% |
| 1996 | 379,413 1000 USD | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 422,467 1000 USD | +11.3% |
| 1998 | 434,575 1000 USD | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 427,848 1000 USD | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 442,648 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 443,993 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 457,448 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 441,303 1000 USD | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 468,211 1000 USD | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 504,538 1000 USD | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 554,319 1000 USD | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 589,300 1000 USD | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 573,155 1000 USD | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 543,556 1000 USD | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 555,665 1000 USD | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 608,137 1000 USD | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 641,772 1000 USD | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 629,663 1000 USD | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 609,482 1000 USD | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 703,778 1000 USD | +15.5% |
| 2016 | 643,029 1000 USD | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 598,852 1000 USD | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 639,909 1000 USD | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 760,171 1000 USD | +18.8% |
| 2020 | 799,188 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 738,644 1000 USD | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 756,134 1000 USD | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 645,809 1000 USD | -14.6% |
| 2024 | 582,573 1000 USD | -9.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 120,056 1000 USD | 85,301 1000 USD | 168,946 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 176,440 1000 USD | 144,365 1000 USD | 207,426 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 252,446 1000 USD | 217,960 1000 USD | 302,723 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 362,689 1000 USD | 286,175 1000 USD | 434,575 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 501,847 1000 USD | 441,303 1000 USD | 589,300 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 639,046 1000 USD | 555,665 1000 USD | 760,171 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 704,470 1000 USD | 582,573 1000 USD | 799,188 1000 USD | 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 582,573 1000 USD 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 799,188 1000 USD in 2020.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 85,301 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 34th out of 139 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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