Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Western Africa
Western Africa: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying was 259,835 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Western 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 Western Africa is 259,835 1000 An, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Western Africa peaked at 259,835 1000 An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 37,661 1000 An, in 1961.
That places Western Africa 18th out of 30 groups 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 Western Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 37,661 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 39,442 1000 An | +4.7% |
| 1963 | 40,949 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 1964 | 42,639 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 1965 | 44,873 1000 An | +5.2% |
| 1966 | 46,577 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 48,612 1000 An | +4.4% |
| 1968 | 50,390 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1969 | 51,726 1000 An | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 53,617 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 55,607 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 56,862 1000 An | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 57,119 1000 An | +0.5% |
| 1974 | 59,347 1000 An | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 62,024 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 62,970 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 66,577 1000 An | +5.7% |
| 1978 | 69,389 1000 An | +4.2% |
| 1979 | 71,390 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 73,913 1000 An | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 76,276 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 79,314 1000 An | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 83,027 1000 An | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 86,443 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 91,413 1000 An | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 95,775 1000 An | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 100,529 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 1988 | 96,467 1000 An | -4.0% |
| 1989 | 94,302 1000 An | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 119,177 1000 An | +26.4% |
| 1991 | 130,024 1000 An | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 134,920 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 141,100 1000 An | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 146,818 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 142,408 1000 An | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 128,627 1000 An | -9.7% |
| 1997 | 113,407 1000 An | -11.8% |
| 1998 | 148,660 1000 An | +31.1% |
| 1999 | 154,421 1000 An | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 148,729 1000 An | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 166,053 1000 An | +11.6% |
| 2002 | 171,908 1000 An | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 178,132 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 183,657 1000 An | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 190,797 1000 An | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 196,715 1000 An | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 205,565 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 208,660 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 218,854 1000 An | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 222,070 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 226,469 1000 An | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 228,516 1000 An | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 230,372 1000 An | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 234,425 1000 An | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 202,064 1000 An | -13.8% |
| 2016 | 217,820 1000 An | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 212,981 1000 An | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 237,072 1000 An | +11.3% |
| 2019 | 247,919 1000 An | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 245,496 1000 An | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 244,135 1000 An | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 247,919 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 253,816 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 259,835 1000 An | +2.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Western Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +31.1% | 113,407 1000 An | 148,660 1000 An |
| 1990 | +26.4% | 94,302 1000 An | 119,177 1000 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44,763 1000 An | 37,661 1000 An | 51,726 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 61,490 1000 An | 53,617 1000 An | 71,390 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 87,746 1000 An | 73,913 1000 An | 100,529 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 135,956 1000 An | 113,407 1000 An | 154,421 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 186,907 1000 An | 148,729 1000 An | 218,854 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 225,971 1000 An | 202,064 1000 An | 247,919 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 250,240 1000 An | 244,135 1000 An | 259,835 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Western Africa?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Western Africa was 259,835 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 Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 259,835 1000 An in 2024.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 37,661 1000 An in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying?
- Western Africa ranks 18th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western 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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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.