Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value in South Africa

South Africa: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value was 9.84 million 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
9.84 million 1000 SLC
Change on year
up 10.2%
World rank
48th
of 145 countries
All-time high
10.50 million 1000 SLC
in 2018
All-time low
860,488 1000 SLC
in 1991
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1991–2024

02.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M10.0M1991200720241991: 860.5k 1000 SLC1992: 1.0M 1000 SLC1993: 1.0M 1000 SLC1994: 1.2M 1000 SLC1995: 1.3M 1000 SLC1996: 1.4M 1000 SLC1997: 1.6M 1000 SLC1998: 1.6M 1000 SLC1999: 1.6M 1000 SLC2000: 1.8M 1000 SLC2001: 2.1M 1000 SLC2002: 2.6M 1000 SLC2003: 2.6M 1000 SLC2004: 3.1M 1000 SLC2005: 3.4M 1000 SLC2006: 4.1M 1000 SLC2007: 4.9M 1000 SLC2008: 5.2M 1000 SLC2009: 5.7M 1000 SLC2010: 5.6M 1000 SLC2011: 6.2M 1000 SLC2012: 6.5M 1000 SLC2013: 6.9M 1000 SLC2014: 7.3M 1000 SLC2015: 9.0M 1000 SLC2016: 8.5M 1000 SLC2017: 8.9M 1000 SLC2018: 10.5M 1000 SLC2019: 6.7M 1000 SLC2020: 6.9M 1000 SLC2021: 6.8M 1000 SLC2022: 8.1M 1000 SLC2023: 8.9M 1000 SLC2024: 9.8M 1000 SLC

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 9.84 million 1000 SLC.

The figure is up 10.2% on the previous year and up 35.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 10.50 million 1000 SLC in 2018 and was at its lowest, 860,488 1000 SLC, in 1991.

South Africa ranks 48th of 145 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

Annual values for Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC) in South Africa, 1991 to 2024.
Year 1000 SLC Change
1991 860,488 1000 SLC
1992 1.03 million 1000 SLC +20.1%
1993 1.03 million 1000 SLC -0.0%
1994 1.24 million 1000 SLC +20.3%
1995 1.28 million 1000 SLC +3.2%
1996 1.43 million 1000 SLC +11.7%
1997 1.63 million 1000 SLC +13.5%
1998 1.56 million 1000 SLC -4.0%
1999 1.61 million 1000 SLC +3.0%
2000 1.84 million 1000 SLC +14.4%
2001 2.05 million 1000 SLC +11.5%
2002 2.55 million 1000 SLC +24.4%
2003 2.62 million 1000 SLC +2.5%
2004 3.10 million 1000 SLC +18.6%
2005 3.43 million 1000 SLC +10.6%
2006 4.09 million 1000 SLC +19.3%
2007 4.88 million 1000 SLC +19.3%
2008 5.20 million 1000 SLC +6.4%
2009 5.73 million 1000 SLC +10.3%
2010 5.61 million 1000 SLC -2.1%
2011 6.15 million 1000 SLC +9.7%
2012 6.46 million 1000 SLC +5.0%
2013 6.92 million 1000 SLC +7.1%
2014 7.28 million 1000 SLC +5.2%
2015 9.00 million 1000 SLC +23.5%
2016 8.48 million 1000 SLC -5.7%
2017 8.92 million 1000 SLC +5.2%
2018 10.50 million 1000 SLC +17.7%
2019 6.71 million 1000 SLC -36.1%
2020 6.88 million 1000 SLC +2.6%
2021 6.81 million 1000 SLC -0.9%
2022 8.11 million 1000 SLC +19.0%
2023 8.93 million 1000 SLC +10.2%
2024 9.84 million 1000 SLC +10.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.30 million 1000 SLC 860,488 1000 SLC 1.63 million 1000 SLC 9
2000s 3.55 million 1000 SLC 1.84 million 1000 SLC 5.73 million 1000 SLC 10
2010s 7.60 million 1000 SLC 5.61 million 1000 SLC 10.50 million 1000 SLC 10
2020s 8.12 million 1000 SLC 6.81 million 1000 SLC 9.84 million 1000 SLC 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 45 Serbia 16.51 million 1000 SLC compare
  2. 46 Rwanda 16.51 million 1000 SLC compare
  3. 47 Jamaica 13.54 million 1000 SLC compare
  4. 49 Morocco 8.65 million 1000 SLC compare
  5. 50 Kyrgyzstan 8.34 million 1000 SLC compare
  6. 51 Serbia and Montenegro 8.18 million 1000 SLC compare

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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 9.84 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 10.50 million 1000 SLC in 2018.
What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 860,488 1000 SLC in 1991.
How does South Africa rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — gross production value?
South Africa ranks 48th out of 145 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 up 35.1%. 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 (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC)
Unit
1000 SLC
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
156 places, 4,734 data points, 1991–2024
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