Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in Africa
Africa: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) was 87.94 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Africa recorded 87.94 million t for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Africa peaked at 88.52 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9.50 million t, in 1961.
That places Africa 14th 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 — Production (eggs Production) in Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9.50 million t | — |
| 1962 | 9.86 million t | +3.8% |
| 1963 | 10.22 million t | +3.6% |
| 1964 | 10.70 million t | +4.7% |
| 1965 | 11.40 million t | +6.5% |
| 1966 | 12.07 million t | +5.9% |
| 1967 | 12.66 million t | +4.9% |
| 1968 | 13.17 million t | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 13.64 million t | +3.6% |
| 1970 | 13.70 million t | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 14.16 million t | +3.3% |
| 1972 | 14.54 million t | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 15.36 million t | +5.6% |
| 1974 | 16.14 million t | +5.1% |
| 1975 | 17.34 million t | +7.5% |
| 1976 | 18.20 million t | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 18.97 million t | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 19.75 million t | +4.1% |
| 1979 | 20.57 million t | +4.1% |
| 1980 | 21.05 million t | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 21.72 million t | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 23.19 million t | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 24.17 million t | +4.2% |
| 1984 | 24.49 million t | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 25.56 million t | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 27.36 million t | +7.0% |
| 1987 | 29.22 million t | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 30.48 million t | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 29.91 million t | -1.9% |
| 1990 | 34.55 million t | +15.5% |
| 1991 | 33.14 million t | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 33.42 million t | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 35.40 million t | +5.9% |
| 1994 | 36.95 million t | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 37.68 million t | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 36.19 million t | -4.0% |
| 1997 | 35.93 million t | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 39.75 million t | +10.6% |
| 1999 | 40.96 million t | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 40.81 million t | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 43.16 million t | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 46.96 million t | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 47.38 million t | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 47.74 million t | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 47.69 million t | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 49.23 million t | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 51.72 million t | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 53.22 million t | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 53.33 million t | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 56.25 million t | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 58.85 million t | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 63.67 million t | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 64.87 million t | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 70.12 million t | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 70.71 million t | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 70.50 million t | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 74.43 million t | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 75.22 million t | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 81.35 million t | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 84.85 million t | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 85.37 million t | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 86.99 million t | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 88.52 million t | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 87.94 million t | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.47 million t | 9.50 million t | 13.64 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 16.87 million t | 13.70 million t | 20.57 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.72 million t | 21.05 million t | 30.48 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 36.40 million t | 33.14 million t | 40.96 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.12 million t | 40.81 million t | 53.33 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.60 million t | 56.25 million t | 81.35 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.74 million t | 84.85 million t | 88.52 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Africa?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Africa was 87.94 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 88.52 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.50 million t in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production?
- Africa ranks 14th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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 — Production. 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.