What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in European Union (27)?

Hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in European Union (27) was 447,210 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 European Union (27)?

The highest recorded value was 522,586 1000 An in 1980.

What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying recorded in European Union (27)?

The lowest recorded value was 370,027 1000 An in 1961.

How does European Union (27) rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying?

European Union (27) ranks 12th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.

Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying rising or falling in European Union (27)?

Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this European Union (27) 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.

Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in European Union (27)

Name: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in European Union (27)
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

European Union (27): Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying was 447,210 1000 An in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)

447,210 1000 An

Change on year

down 4.5%

Rank

12th

of 30 groups

All-time high

522,586 1000 An

in 1980

All-time low

370,027 1000 An

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in European Union (27), 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.

Analysis

In 2024, hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in European Union (27) stood at 447,210 1000 An.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and up 3.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in European Union (27) peaked at 522,586 1000 An in 1980 and was at its lowest, 370,027 1000 An, in 1961.

That places European Union (27) 12th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.

Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in European Union (27), year by year

Annual values for Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in European Union (27), 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 An	Change
1961	370,027 1000 An	—
1962	374,605 1000 An	+1.2%
1963	385,296 1000 An	+2.9%
1964	405,835 1000 An	+5.3%
1965	409,379 1000 An	+0.9%
1966	444,806 1000 An	+8.7%
1967	457,185 1000 An	+2.8%
1968	462,077 1000 An	+1.1%
1969	476,474 1000 An	+3.1%
1970	497,642 1000 An	+4.4%
1971	494,497 1000 An	-0.6%
1972	493,476 1000 An	-0.2%
1973	497,311 1000 An	+0.8%
1974	509,935 1000 An	+2.5%
1975	503,984 1000 An	-1.2%
1976	511,104 1000 An	+1.4%
1977	506,604 1000 An	-0.9%
1978	511,392 1000 An	+0.9%
1979	513,777 1000 An	+0.5%
1980	522,586 1000 An	+1.7%
1981	513,820 1000 An	-1.7%
1982	500,268 1000 An	-2.6%
1983	487,102 1000 An	-2.6%
1984	482,038 1000 An	-1.0%
1985	490,772 1000 An	+1.8%
1986	487,844 1000 An	-0.6%
1987	484,431 1000 An	-0.7%
1988	484,930 1000 An	+0.1%
1989	478,860 1000 An	-1.3%
1990	467,585 1000 An	-2.4%
1991	433,104 1000 An	-7.4%
1992	437,155 1000 An	+0.9%
1993	432,799 1000 An	-1.0%
1994	433,268 1000 An	+0.1%
1995	427,498 1000 An	-1.3%
1996	416,234 1000 An	-2.6%
1997	415,271 1000 An	-0.2%
1998	412,774 1000 An	-0.6%
1999	424,534 1000 An	+2.8%
2000	429,674 1000 An	+1.2%
2001	429,484 1000 An	-0.0%
2002	424,940 1000 An	-1.1%
2003	419,523 1000 An	-1.3%
2004	441,693 1000 An	+5.3%
2005	447,410 1000 An	+1.3%
2006	426,721 1000 An	-4.6%
2007	432,612 1000 An	+1.4%
2008	433,204 1000 An	+0.1%
2009	424,957 1000 An	-1.9%
2010	440,706 1000 An	+3.7%
2011	431,881 1000 An	-2.0%
2012	431,185 1000 An	-0.2%
2013	434,774 1000 An	+0.8%
2014	432,436 1000 An	-0.5%
2015	435,299 1000 An	+0.7%
2016	442,714 1000 An	+1.7%
2017	444,940 1000 An	+0.5%
2018	454,610 1000 An	+2.2%
2019	446,526 1000 An	-1.8%
2020	461,972 1000 An	+3.5%
2021	448,461 1000 An	-2.9%
2022	452,032 1000 An	+0.8%
2023	468,329 1000 An	+3.6%
2024	447,210 1000 An	-4.5%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	420,632 1000 An	370,027 1000 An	476,474 1000 An	9
1970s	503,972 1000 An	493,476 1000 An	513,777 1000 An	10
1980s	493,265 1000 An	478,860 1000 An	522,586 1000 An	10
1990s	430,022 1000 An	412,774 1000 An	467,585 1000 An	10
2000s	431,022 1000 An	419,523 1000 An	447,410 1000 An	10
2010s	439,507 1000 An	431,185 1000 An	454,610 1000 An	10
2020s	455,601 1000 An	447,210 1000 An	468,329 1000 An	5

Countries ranked near European Union (27)

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
13 Nigeria 136,854 1000 An compare
14 Japan 129,729 1000 An compare
15 Pakistan 127,820 1000 An compare

See the full ranking of 280 places →

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Goat fat, unrendered — Producing Animals/Slaughtered, annual growth -13.99 % change on previous year (2024)
Goat fat, unrendered — Production, annual growth rate -10.48 % change on previous year (2024)
Edible offal of sheep, fresh, chilled or frozen — Producing -9.62 % change on previous year (2024)
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All data for European Union (27) →

Frequently asked questions

What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in European Union (27)?: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in European Union (27) was 447,210 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 European Union (27)?: The highest recorded value was 522,586 1000 An in 1980.
What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying recorded in European Union (27)?: The lowest recorded value was 370,027 1000 An in 1961.
How does European Union (27) rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying?: European Union (27) ranks 12th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying rising or falling in European Union (27)?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this European Union (27) 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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Indicator: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying
Unit: 1000 An
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 280 places, 15,958 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 29 October 2026

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.