Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Cameroon
Cameroon: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying was 12,907 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Cameroon, 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 Cameroon is 12,907 1000 An, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 51.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Cameroon peaked at 13,500 1000 An in 2020 and was at its lowest, 725 1000 An, in 1961.
That places Cameroon 75th 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.
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 725 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 750 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 875 1000 An | +16.7% |
| 1964 | 1,203 1000 An | +37.5% |
| 1965 | 1,250 1000 An | +3.9% |
| 1966 | 1,500 1000 An | +20.0% |
| 1967 | 1,750 1000 An | +16.7% |
| 1968 | 1,875 1000 An | +7.1% |
| 1969 | 2,125 1000 An | +13.3% |
| 1970 | 2,125 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 2,125 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2,125 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2,138 1000 An | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 2,150 1000 An | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 2,163 1000 An | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 2,188 1000 An | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 2,250 1000 An | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 2,375 1000 An | +5.6% |
| 1979 | 2,500 1000 An | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 2,625 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 2,750 1000 An | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 2,875 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 3,125 1000 An | +8.7% |
| 1984 | 2,750 1000 An | -12.0% |
| 1985 | 3,125 1000 An | +13.6% |
| 1986 | 3,438 1000 An | +10.0% |
| 1987 | 3,375 1000 An | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 3,500 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 3,625 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 3,750 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 3,750 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 4,524 1000 An | +20.6% |
| 1993 | 4,678 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 4,830 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 4,979 1000 An | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 5,000 1000 An | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 5,811 1000 An | +16.2% |
| 1998 | 6,204 1000 An | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 6,083 1000 An | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 5,007 1000 An | -17.7% |
| 2001 | 6,224 1000 An | +24.3% |
| 2002 | 6,231 1000 An | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 6,238 1000 An | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 6,245 1000 An | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 6,750 1000 An | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 7,352 1000 An | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 7,647 1000 An | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 7,929 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 7,918 1000 An | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,954 1000 An | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 8,074 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 8,194 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 8,367 1000 An | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 8,539 1000 An | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 8,656 1000 An | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 12,500 1000 An | +44.4% |
| 2017 | 10,000 1000 An | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 11,500 1000 An | +15.0% |
| 2019 | 11,500 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 13,500 1000 An | +17.4% |
| 2021 | 13,000 1000 An | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 12,667 1000 An | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 13,056 1000 An | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 12,907 1000 An | -1.1% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 12,907 1000 An is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,827 1000 An, 2.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 12,907 1000 An is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,557 1000 An, 3.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Cameroon changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +44.4% | 8,656 1000 An | 12,500 1000 An |
| 1964 | +37.5% | 875 1000 An | 1,203 1000 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,339 1000 An | 725 1000 An | 2,125 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,214 1000 An | 2,125 1000 An | 2,500 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,119 1000 An | 2,625 1000 An | 3,625 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,961 1000 An | 3,750 1000 An | 6,204 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,754 1000 An | 5,007 1000 An | 7,929 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,528 1000 An | 7,954 1000 An | 12,500 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,026 1000 An | 12,667 1000 An | 13,500 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More agriculture & rural data for Cameroon
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.2594 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3263 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.9031 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1685 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 332.28 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.98 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Cameroon?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Cameroon was 12,907 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 13,500 1000 An in 2020.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 725 1000 An in 1961.
- How does Cameroon rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying?
- Cameroon ranks 75th out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.