Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in Iceland
Iceland: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) was 83,333 t in 2024. ▲ Rising
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in Iceland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 83,333 t for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 38.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Iceland peaked at 84,333 t in 2019 and was at its lowest, 15,000 t, in 1961.
Iceland ranks 184th of 251 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 16,750 t | +11.7% |
| 1963 | 19,400 t | +15.8% |
| 1964 | 20,280 t | +4.5% |
| 1965 | 21,130 t | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 22,900 t | +8.4% |
| 1967 | 25,400 t | +10.9% |
| 1968 | 27,100 t | +6.7% |
| 1969 | 28,814 t | +6.3% |
| 1970 | 31,356 t | +8.8% |
| 1971 | 33,898 t | +8.1% |
| 1972 | 36,440 t | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 38,870 t | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 42,225 t | +8.6% |
| 1975 | 44,492 t | +5.4% |
| 1976 | 49,500 t | +11.3% |
| 1977 | 46,200 t | -6.7% |
| 1978 | 49,500 t | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 56,100 t | +13.3% |
| 1980 | 44,550 t | -20.6% |
| 1981 | 47,850 t | +7.4% |
| 1982 | 50,325 t | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 51,150 t | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 52,800 t | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 54,450 t | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 57,750 t | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 57,000 t | -1.3% |
| 1988 | 50,000 t | -12.3% |
| 1989 | 46,250 t | -7.5% |
| 1990 | 42,980 t | -7.1% |
| 1991 | 43,100 t | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 41,670 t | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 41,670 t | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 37,100 t | -11.0% |
| 1995 | 36,580 t | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 36,660 t | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 39,260 t | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 38,500 t | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 35,300 t | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 43,200 t | +22.4% |
| 2001 | 45,800 t | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 44,200 t | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 44,200 t | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 43,900 t | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 46,700 t | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 43,900 t | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 48,500 t | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 47,700 t | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 50,400 t | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 45,700 t | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 56,700 t | +24.1% |
| 2012 | 45,000 t | -20.6% |
| 2013 | 50,000 t | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 60,283 t | +20.6% |
| 2015 | 63,500 t | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 68,850 t | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 70,000 t | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 80,000 t | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 84,333 t | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 71,000 t | -15.8% |
| 2021 | 70,000 t | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 65,833 t | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 82,833 t | +25.8% |
| 2024 | 83,333 t | +0.6% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 83,333 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 875,000 t, 10% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 83,333 t is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.23 million t, 7% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21,864 t | 15,000 t | 28,814 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 42,858 t | 31,356 t | 56,100 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 51,212 t | 44,550 t | 57,750 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 39,282 t | 35,300 t | 43,100 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 45,850 t | 43,200 t | 50,400 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 62,437 t | 45,000 t | 84,333 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 74,600 t | 65,833 t | 83,333 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 181 Malta 95,886 t compare
- 182 Suriname 92,573 t compare
- 183 Chad 90,000 t compare
- 185 Ethiopia PDR 79,350 t compare
- 186 Serbia and Montenegro 76,598 t compare
- 187 Trinidad and Tobago 75,995 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Iceland
- 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 0.3084 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 4.77 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0365 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 3,593 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8983 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Iceland?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Iceland was 83,333 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 84,333 t in 2019.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,000 t in 1961.
- How does Iceland rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production?
- Iceland ranks 184th out of 251 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland 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.