Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Jamaica
Jamaica: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying was 994 1000 An in 2024. ▼ Falling
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Jamaica, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 994 1000 An for hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Jamaica peaked at 3,300 1000 An in 1987 and was at its lowest, 630 1000 An, in 1961.
Jamaica ranks 177th of 250 countries on this measure, 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 Jamaica, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 630 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 710 1000 An | +12.7% |
| 1963 | 700 1000 An | -1.4% |
| 1964 | 700 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 770 1000 An | +10.0% |
| 1966 | 1,160 1000 An | +50.6% |
| 1967 | 1,550 1000 An | +33.6% |
| 1968 | 1,650 1000 An | +6.5% |
| 1969 | 1,970 1000 An | +19.4% |
| 1970 | 1,990 1000 An | +1.0% |
| 1971 | 2,000 1000 An | +0.5% |
| 1972 | 1,600 1000 An | -20.0% |
| 1973 | 1,830 1000 An | +14.4% |
| 1974 | 1,960 1000 An | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 2,100 1000 An | +7.1% |
| 1976 | 2,200 1000 An | +4.8% |
| 1977 | 2,300 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 2,380 1000 An | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 2,450 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 2,550 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 1981 | 2,600 1000 An | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 2,650 1000 An | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 3,000 1000 An | +13.2% |
| 1984 | 3,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2,400 1000 An | -20.0% |
| 1986 | 2,700 1000 An | +12.5% |
| 1987 | 3,300 1000 An | +22.2% |
| 1988 | 3,000 1000 An | -9.1% |
| 1989 | 915 1000 An | -69.5% |
| 1990 | 1,145 1000 An | +25.1% |
| 1991 | 1,010 1000 An | -11.8% |
| 1992 | 1,047 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 917 1000 An | -12.4% |
| 1994 | 935 1000 An | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 1,008 1000 An | +7.8% |
| 1996 | 1,065 1000 An | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 1,187 1000 An | +11.5% |
| 1998 | 1,359 1000 An | +14.5% |
| 1999 | 1,263 1000 An | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 972 1000 An | -23.0% |
| 2001 | 1,300 1000 An | +33.7% |
| 2002 | 1,200 1000 An | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 1,150 1000 An | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 1,100 1000 An | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 850 1000 An | -22.7% |
| 2006 | 1,450 1000 An | +70.6% |
| 2007 | 1,050 1000 An | -27.6% |
| 2008 | 1,100 1000 An | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 1,150 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 990 1000 An | -13.9% |
| 2011 | 1,200 1000 An | +21.2% |
| 2012 | 1,500 1000 An | +25.0% |
| 2013 | 1,300 1000 An | -13.3% |
| 2014 | 1,165 1000 An | -10.4% |
| 2015 | 1,173 1000 An | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 719 1000 An | -38.7% |
| 2017 | 745 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 786 1000 An | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 686 1000 An | -12.7% |
| 2020 | 864 1000 An | +25.9% |
| 2021 | 908 1000 An | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 958 1000 An | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 1,046 1000 An | +9.2% |
| 2024 | 994 1000 An | -5.0% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 994 1000 An is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,785 1000 An, 17% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 994 1000 An is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2,763 1000 An, 36% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,093 1000 An | 630 1000 An | 1,970 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,081 1000 An | 1,600 1000 An | 2,450 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,612 1000 An | 915 1000 An | 3,300 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,094 1000 An | 917 1000 An | 1,359 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,132 1000 An | 850 1000 An | 1,450 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,026 1000 An | 686 1000 An | 1,500 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 954 1000 An | 864 1000 An | 1,046 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 174 North Macedonia 1,026 1000 An compare
- 174 North Macedonia 1,026 1000 An compare
- 176 Montenegro 1,016 1000 An compare
- 178 Qatar 940 1000 An compare
- 179 Cyprus 854 1000 An compare
- 180 Somalia 838 1000 An compare
More agriculture & rural data for Jamaica
- 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0663 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.147 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0874 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 699.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Jamaica?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Jamaica was 994 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 3,300 1000 An in 1987.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 630 1000 An in 1961.
- How does Jamaica rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying?
- Jamaica ranks 177th out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.