Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) was 5.27 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in Middle Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Middle Africa stood at 5.27 million t.
The figure is down 6.5% on the previous year and up 143.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Middle Africa peaked at 5.63 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 325,125 t, in 1961.
That places Middle Africa 30th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 325,125 t | — |
| 1962 | 328,575 t | +1.1% |
| 1963 | 371,675 t | +13.1% |
| 1964 | 400,550 t | +7.8% |
| 1965 | 422,635 t | +5.5% |
| 1966 | 442,750 t | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 468,850 t | +5.9% |
| 1968 | 485,950 t | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 514,525 t | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 519,300 t | +0.9% |
| 1971 | 523,795 t | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 529,345 t | +1.1% |
| 1973 | 534,735 t | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 541,040 t | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 551,500 t | +1.9% |
| 1976 | 565,515 t | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 620,285 t | +9.7% |
| 1978 | 615,166 t | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 647,050 t | +5.2% |
| 1980 | 668,300 t | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 674,450 t | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 691,150 t | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 719,080 t | +4.0% |
| 1984 | 700,500 t | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 736,250 t | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 759,750 t | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 769,325 t | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 782,416 t | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 799,857 t | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 813,681 t | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 885,772 t | +8.9% |
| 1992 | 929,662 t | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 1.01 million t | +8.2% |
| 1994 | 1.14 million t | +13.5% |
| 1995 | 1.13 million t | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 1.23 million t | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 1.41 million t | +14.8% |
| 1998 | 1.47 million t | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 1.45 million t | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 1.30 million t | -10.5% |
| 2001 | 1.47 million t | +13.4% |
| 2002 | 1.48 million t | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 1.45 million t | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 1.47 million t | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 1.55 million t | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 1.66 million t | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 1.74 million t | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 1.82 million t | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 1.88 million t | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 1.93 million t | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 1.98 million t | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 2.02 million t | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 2.07 million t | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 2.16 million t | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 2.21 million t | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 3.22 million t | +46.1% |
| 2017 | 3.21 million t | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 3.73 million t | +16.2% |
| 2019 | 3.71 million t | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 4.39 million t | +18.4% |
| 2021 | 4.64 million t | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 5.50 million t | +18.6% |
| 2023 | 5.63 million t | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 5.27 million t | -6.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +46.1% | 2.21 million t | 3.22 million t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 417,848 t | 325,125 t | 514,525 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 564,773 t | 519,300 t | 647,050 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 730,108 t | 668,300 t | 799,857 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.15 million t | 813,681 t | 1.47 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.58 million t | 1.30 million t | 1.88 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.62 million t | 1.93 million t | 3.73 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.09 million t | 4.39 million t | 5.63 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
- 27 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 13.78 million t compare
- 28 Viet Nam 13.56 million t compare
- 29 Thailand 13.44 million t compare
- 30 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 13.14 million t compare
- 31 Ukraine 11.53 million t compare
- 32 Canada 10.98 million t compare
- 33 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 10.90 million t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Middle Africa
- Livestock — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 2.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cattle fat, unrendered — Producing Animals/Slaughtered, annual growth -3.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cattle fat, unrendered — Production, annual growth rate 3.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cattle — Stocks, annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Vegetables Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 2.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Vegetables and Fruit Primary — Gross Production Value (constant) 3.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 5.35 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 3.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Crops — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 3.53 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Middle Africa?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Middle Africa was 5.27 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 Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.63 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 325,125 t in 1961.
- How does Middle Africa rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production?
- Middle Africa ranks 30th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 143.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle 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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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.