Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying was 32,086 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia is 32,086 1000 An, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 11.3% on the previous year and up 72.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Saudi Arabia peaked at 36,183 1000 An in 2023 and was at its lowest, 175 1000 An, in 1961.
Saudi Arabia ranks 45th of 250 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 175 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 180 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 1963 | 185 1000 An | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 210 1000 An | +13.5% |
| 1965 | 225 1000 An | +7.1% |
| 1966 | 250 1000 An | +11.1% |
| 1967 | 280 1000 An | +12.0% |
| 1968 | 335 1000 An | +19.6% |
| 1969 | 415 1000 An | +23.9% |
| 1970 | 460 1000 An | +10.8% |
| 1971 | 520 1000 An | +13.0% |
| 1972 | 570 1000 An | +9.6% |
| 1973 | 645 1000 An | +13.2% |
| 1974 | 870 1000 An | +34.9% |
| 1975 | 1,161 1000 An | +33.4% |
| 1976 | 1,452 1000 An | +25.1% |
| 1977 | 1,665 1000 An | +14.7% |
| 1978 | 2,155 1000 An | +29.4% |
| 1979 | 2,423 1000 An | +12.4% |
| 1980 | 3,322 1000 An | +37.1% |
| 1981 | 4,075 1000 An | +22.7% |
| 1982 | 5,710 1000 An | +40.1% |
| 1983 | 8,141 1000 An | +42.6% |
| 1984 | 8,561 1000 An | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 10,900 1000 An | +27.3% |
| 1986 | 11,000 1000 An | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 9,050 1000 An | -17.7% |
| 1988 | 8,300 1000 An | -8.3% |
| 1989 | 9,000 1000 An | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 10,081 1000 An | +12.0% |
| 1991 | 10,415 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 10,589 1000 An | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 10,000 1000 An | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 10,041 1000 An | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 10,708 1000 An | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 11,000 1000 An | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 10,000 1000 An | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 12,000 1000 An | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 12,817 1000 An | +6.8% |
| 2000 | 11,500 1000 An | -10.3% |
| 2001 | 12,500 1000 An | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 12,600 1000 An | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 13,100 1000 An | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 13,300 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 15,400 1000 An | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 15,000 1000 An | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 16,000 1000 An | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 15,800 1000 An | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 18,000 1000 An | +13.9% |
| 2010 | 20,000 1000 An | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 20,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 21,000 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 23,000 1000 An | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 18,556 1000 An | -19.3% |
| 2015 | 18,673 1000 An | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 26,000 1000 An | +39.2% |
| 2017 | 27,000 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 33,000 1000 An | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 33,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 32,296 1000 An | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 32,786 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 33,714 1000 An | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 36,183 1000 An | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 32,086 1000 An | -11.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 32,086 1000 An is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,941 1000 An, 8.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 32,086 1000 An is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9,972 1000 An, 3.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 250.56 1000 An | 175 1000 An | 415 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,192 1000 An | 460 1000 An | 2,423 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,806 1000 An | 3,322 1000 An | 11,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,765 1000 An | 10,000 1000 An | 12,817 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,320 1000 An | 11,500 1000 An | 18,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,023 1000 An | 18,556 1000 An | 33,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,413 1000 An | 32,086 1000 An | 36,183 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2322 % 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 0.0992 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0065 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 3.72 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0259 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Saudi Arabia?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Saudi Arabia was 32,086 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 36,183 1000 An in 2023.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 175 1000 An in 1961.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 45th out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.