Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in Botswana
Botswana: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) was 73,889 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in Botswana, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Botswana is 73,889 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and down 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Botswana peaked at 96,000 t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3,840 t, in 1961.
That places Botswana 188th out of 251 countries 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 Botswana, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,840 t | — |
| 1962 | 4,400 t | +14.6% |
| 1963 | 4,960 t | +12.7% |
| 1964 | 5,520 t | +11.3% |
| 1965 | 6,080 t | +10.1% |
| 1966 | 6,640 t | +9.2% |
| 1967 | 7,220 t | +8.7% |
| 1968 | 7,620 t | +5.5% |
| 1969 | 6,200 t | -18.6% |
| 1970 | 7,740 t | +24.8% |
| 1971 | 4,300 t | -44.4% |
| 1972 | 8,860 t | +106.0% |
| 1973 | 8,640 t | -2.5% |
| 1974 | 9,360 t | +8.3% |
| 1975 | 10,600 t | +13.2% |
| 1976 | 11,500 t | +8.5% |
| 1977 | 12,300 t | +7.0% |
| 1978 | 13,700 t | +11.4% |
| 1979 | 13,000 t | -5.1% |
| 1980 | 14,800 t | +13.8% |
| 1981 | 18,300 t | +23.6% |
| 1982 | 20,000 t | +9.3% |
| 1983 | 16,900 t | -15.5% |
| 1984 | 13,000 t | -23.1% |
| 1985 | 18,400 t | +41.5% |
| 1986 | 21,200 t | +15.2% |
| 1987 | 23,000 t | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 32,400 t | +40.9% |
| 1989 | 36,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 38,900 t | +8.1% |
| 1991 | 39,300 t | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 28,300 t | -28.0% |
| 1993 | 20,200 t | -28.6% |
| 1994 | 36,700 t | +81.7% |
| 1995 | 58,800 t | +60.2% |
| 1996 | 25,700 t | -56.3% |
| 1997 | 36,700 t | +42.8% |
| 1998 | 45,900 t | +25.1% |
| 1999 | 55,100 t | +20.0% |
| 2000 | 64,300 t | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 73,000 t | +13.5% |
| 2002 | 76,800 t | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 80,500 t | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 82,300 t | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 84,200 t | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 91,000 t | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 96,000 t | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 86,000 t | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 82,000 t | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 86,000 t | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 86,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 88,000 t | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 90,000 t | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 93,750 t | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 62,000 t | -33.9% |
| 2016 | 65,000 t | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 57,000 t | -12.3% |
| 2018 | 73,500 t | +28.9% |
| 2019 | 73,500 t | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 70,833 t | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 74,583 t | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 73,958 t | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 73,125 t | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 73,889 t | +1.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 73,889 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.28 million t, 6% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 73,889 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 260,600 t, 28% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in Botswana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +106.0% | 4,300 t | 8,860 t |
| 1994 | +81.7% | 20,200 t | 36,700 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,831 t | 3,840 t | 7,620 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,000 t | 4,300 t | 13,700 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,400 t | 13,000 t | 36,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 38,560 t | 20,200 t | 58,800 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 81,610 t | 64,300 t | 96,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 77,475 t | 57,000 t | 93,750 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 73,278 t | 70,833 t | 74,583 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 185 Ethiopia PDR 79,350 t compare
- 186 Serbia and Montenegro 76,598 t compare
- 187 Trinidad and Tobago 75,995 t compare
- 189 Polynesia 72,265 t compare
- 190 Somalia 68,441 t compare
- 191 Central African Republic 66,137 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Botswana
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0305 % 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 0.1024 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0004 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0013 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 10.09 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0178 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 138.54 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0839 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Botswana?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Botswana was 73,889 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 Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 96,000 t in 2007.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,840 t in 1961.
- How does Botswana rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production?
- Botswana ranks 188th out of 251 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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.