Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in South Africa
South Africa: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) was 8.17 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 8.17 million t for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.8% on the previous year and down 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in South Africa peaked at 11.21 million t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.11 million t, in 1961.
That places South Africa 38th out of 251 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.11 million t | — |
| 1962 | 1.16 million t | +4.2% |
| 1963 | 1.18 million t | +1.7% |
| 1964 | 1.20 million t | +1.7% |
| 1965 | 1.59 million t | +32.3% |
| 1966 | 1.76 million t | +10.6% |
| 1967 | 1.86 million t | +6.1% |
| 1968 | 2.03 million t | +8.8% |
| 1969 | 2.20 million t | +8.6% |
| 1970 | 1.96 million t | -11.2% |
| 1971 | 1.88 million t | -3.8% |
| 1972 | 1.95 million t | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 2.06 million t | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 2.47 million t | +20.0% |
| 1975 | 2.70 million t | +9.6% |
| 1976 | 2.92 million t | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 2.95 million t | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 3.00 million t | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 3.23 million t | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 3.35 million t | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 3.40 million t | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 3.43 million t | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 3.46 million t | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 3.48 million t | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 3.50 million t | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 3.56 million t | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 3.67 million t | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 3.72 million t | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 4.01 million t | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 4.17 million t | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 4.28 million t | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 4.33 million t | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 4.36 million t | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 4.43 million t | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 4.74 million t | +6.8% |
| 1996 | 5.47 million t | +15.5% |
| 1997 | 5.32 million t | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 5.92 million t | +11.4% |
| 1999 | 6.09 million t | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 6.00 million t | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 6.22 million t | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 6.22 million t | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 6.42 million t | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 6.73 million t | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 6.90 million t | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 7.71 million t | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 8.40 million t | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 9.26 million t | +10.1% |
| 2009 | 8.88 million t | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 9.24 million t | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 9.89 million t | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 10.30 million t | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 10.10 million t | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 9.79 million t | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 10.25 million t | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 9.97 million t | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 10.00 million t | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 8.97 million t | -10.3% |
| 2019 | 10.66 million t | +18.8% |
| 2020 | 11.21 million t | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 10.36 million t | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 10.60 million t | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 9.06 million t | -14.6% |
| 2024 | 8.17 million t | -9.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 8.17 million t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.28 million t, 6.4× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 8.17 million t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 260,600 t, 31.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | +32.3% | 1.20 million t | 1.59 million t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.57 million t | 1.11 million t | 2.20 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.51 million t | 1.88 million t | 3.23 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.56 million t | 3.35 million t | 4.01 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.91 million t | 4.17 million t | 6.09 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.27 million t | 6.00 million t | 9.26 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.92 million t | 8.97 million t | 10.66 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.88 million t | 8.17 million t | 11.21 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 35 Uzbekistan 8.81 million t compare
- 35 Uzbekistan 8.81 million t compare
- 37 China, Taiwan Province of 8.19 million t compare
- 39 United Republic of Tanzania 7.11 million t compare
- 40 Saudi Arabia 6.86 million t compare
- 41 Morocco 6.40 million t compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- 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 0.1917 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 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.49 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in South Africa?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in South Africa was 8.17 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 11.21 million t in 2020.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.11 million t in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production?
- South Africa ranks 38th out of 251 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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.