Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Africa
Africa: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying was 613,154 1000 An in 2024. ▲ Rising
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Africa is 613,154 1000 An, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Africa peaked at 613,154 1000 An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 122,114 1000 An, in 1961.
Africa ranks 9th of 30 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 122,114 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 126,039 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 1963 | 129,208 1000 An | +2.5% |
| 1964 | 134,420 1000 An | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 141,982 1000 An | +5.6% |
| 1966 | 145,630 1000 An | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 151,803 1000 An | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 158,460 1000 An | +4.4% |
| 1969 | 164,691 1000 An | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 167,294 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 1971 | 173,540 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 177,622 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 183,330 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 1974 | 189,841 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 1975 | 196,748 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 204,882 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 212,445 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 217,579 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 1979 | 225,597 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 231,939 1000 An | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 238,142 1000 An | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 250,500 1000 An | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 264,373 1000 An | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 260,663 1000 An | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 283,599 1000 An | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 288,518 1000 An | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 297,648 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 296,747 1000 An | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 296,930 1000 An | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 327,068 1000 An | +10.1% |
| 1991 | 329,542 1000 An | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 331,835 1000 An | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 313,663 1000 An | -5.5% |
| 1994 | 322,654 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 319,100 1000 An | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 299,089 1000 An | -6.3% |
| 1997 | 291,475 1000 An | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 331,166 1000 An | +13.6% |
| 1999 | 338,980 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 329,607 1000 An | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 349,853 1000 An | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 366,879 1000 An | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 375,526 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 386,227 1000 An | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 396,494 1000 An | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 412,242 1000 An | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 426,843 1000 An | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 436,643 1000 An | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 451,577 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 465,984 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 474,847 1000 An | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 484,116 1000 An | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 492,391 1000 An | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 506,615 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 460,587 1000 An | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 484,948 1000 An | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 490,970 1000 An | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 524,133 1000 An | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 555,524 1000 An | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 563,594 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 574,675 1000 An | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 585,850 1000 An | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 607,135 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 613,154 1000 An | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 141,594 1000 An | 122,114 1000 An | 164,691 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 194,888 1000 An | 167,294 1000 An | 225,597 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 270,906 1000 An | 231,939 1000 An | 297,648 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 320,457 1000 An | 291,475 1000 An | 338,980 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 393,189 1000 An | 329,607 1000 An | 451,577 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 494,012 1000 An | 460,587 1000 An | 555,524 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 588,882 1000 An | 563,594 1000 An | 613,154 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 6 USSR 385,000 1000 An compare
- 7 Brazil 277,485 1000 An compare
- 8 Bangladesh 243,808 1000 An compare
- 9 Mexico 222,962 1000 An compare
- 10 Russian Federation 162,000 1000 An compare
- 10 Russia 162,000 1000 An compare
- 12 Philippines 141,721 1000 An compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Africa?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Africa was 613,154 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 613,154 1000 An in 2024.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 122,114 1000 An in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying?
- Africa ranks 9th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this 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 — Laying. 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.