Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) was 24,633 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in Lesotho, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 24,633 t for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.7% on the previous year and down 27.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Lesotho peaked at 548,702 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 10,640 t, in 1961.
Lesotho ranks 215th of 251 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,640 t | — |
| 1962 | 10,920 t | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 11,200 t | +2.6% |
| 1964 | 11,480 t | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 11,760 t | +2.4% |
| 1966 | 12,040 t | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 12,320 t | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 12,880 t | +4.5% |
| 1969 | 13,440 t | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 14,000 t | +4.2% |
| 1971 | 14,560 t | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 14,560 t | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 15,120 t | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 15,120 t | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 15,120 t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 15,680 t | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 15,680 t | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 15,680 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 15,680 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 15,680 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 15,960 t | +1.8% |
| 1982 | 16,240 t | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 16,300 t | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 15,950 t | -2.1% |
| 1985 | 16,000 t | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 16,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 16,200 t | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 16,200 t | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 16,500 t | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 16,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 16,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 16,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 16,800 t | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 23,500 t | +39.9% |
| 1995 | 25,200 t | +7.2% |
| 1996 | 26,900 t | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 28,600 t | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 26,900 t | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 28,600 t | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 30,200 t | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 30,200 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 30,500 t | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 30,500 t | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 31,000 t | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 31,500 t | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 30,200 t | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 32,000 t | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 32,500 t | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 33,000 t | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 34,000 t | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 34,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 34,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 34,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 34,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 20,010 t | -41.1% |
| 2016 | 28,306 t | +41.5% |
| 2017 | 27,700 t | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 548,702 t | +1880.9% |
| 2019 | 26,117 t | -95.2% |
| 2020 | 25,387 t | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 25,233 t | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 25,579 t | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 23,087 t | -9.7% |
| 2024 | 24,633 t | +6.7% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 24,633 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 901,548 t, 3% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 24,633 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 260,600 t, 9% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in Lesotho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +1880.9% | 27,700 t | 548,702 t |
| 2019 | -95.2% | 548,702 t | 26,117 t |
| 2015 | -41.1% | 34,000 t | 20,010 t |
| 2016 | +41.5% | 20,010 t | 28,306 t |
| 1994 | +39.9% | 16,800 t | 23,500 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,853 t | 10,640 t | 13,440 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 15,120 t | 14,000 t | 15,680 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 16,103 t | 15,680 t | 16,500 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,600 t | 16,500 t | 28,600 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,160 t | 30,200 t | 33,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 82,084 t | 20,010 t | 548,702 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,784 t | 23,087 t | 25,579 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Lesotho
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0139 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1831 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0072 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3524 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0649 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 70.63 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6715 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Lesotho?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Lesotho was 24,633 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 548,702 t in 2018.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,640 t in 1961.
- How does Lesotho rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production?
- Lesotho ranks 215th out of 251 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.