Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in South America
South America: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) was 127.29 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in South America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South America recorded 127.29 million t for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and up 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in South America peaked at 127.29 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 11.71 million t, in 1963.
South America ranks 8th of 30 groups on this measure, 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 America, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11.92 million t | — |
| 1962 | 11.73 million t | -1.6% |
| 1963 | 11.71 million t | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 12.38 million t | +5.7% |
| 1965 | 13.10 million t | +5.9% |
| 1966 | 13.56 million t | +3.4% |
| 1967 | 13.72 million t | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 14.33 million t | +4.4% |
| 1969 | 14.95 million t | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 15.69 million t | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 17.05 million t | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 18.05 million t | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 18.93 million t | +4.9% |
| 1974 | 19.21 million t | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 21.16 million t | +10.1% |
| 1976 | 22.16 million t | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 22.69 million t | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 25.75 million t | +13.5% |
| 1979 | 28.77 million t | +11.7% |
| 1980 | 30.56 million t | +6.2% |
| 1981 | 31.21 million t | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 33.13 million t | +6.2% |
| 1983 | 31.70 million t | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 35.25 million t | +11.2% |
| 1985 | 37.20 million t | +5.5% |
| 1986 | 39.95 million t | +7.4% |
| 1987 | 41.87 million t | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 41.04 million t | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 42.05 million t | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 42.79 million t | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 45.40 million t | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 44.83 million t | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 45.86 million t | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 47.83 million t | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 49.68 million t | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 49.58 million t | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 52.34 million t | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 51.15 million t | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 54.20 million t | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 55.29 million t | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 56.65 million t | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 55.94 million t | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 57.92 million t | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 60.08 million t | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 63.69 million t | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 67.85 million t | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 68.94 million t | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 72.08 million t | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 76.95 million t | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 78.76 million t | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 83.51 million t | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 84.15 million t | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 86.48 million t | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 88.91 million t | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 91.71 million t | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 93.65 million t | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 100.62 million t | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 105.46 million t | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 108.42 million t | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 114.13 million t | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 115.16 million t | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 116.16 million t | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 118.63 million t | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 127.29 million t | +7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.04 million t | 11.71 million t | 14.95 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 20.95 million t | 15.69 million t | 28.77 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 36.39 million t | 30.56 million t | 42.05 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 48.36 million t | 42.79 million t | 54.20 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 63.54 million t | 55.29 million t | 76.95 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 92.17 million t | 78.76 million t | 108.42 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 118.27 million t | 114.13 million t | 127.29 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South America
More agriculture & rural data for South America
- Vegetables Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 2.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Tomatoes — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) 3.94 % change on previous year (2024)
- Meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled (indigenous) — Gross 1.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 7.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cabbages — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) 0.6954 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -2.73 % change on previous year (2024)
- Non Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -6.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 7.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 3.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Vegetables and Fruit Primary — Gross Production Value (constant) 1.31 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in South America?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in South America was 127.29 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 America?
- The highest recorded value was 127.29 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.71 million t in 1963.
- How does South America rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production?
- South America ranks 8th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South America 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.