Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) was 8.36 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in Southern 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 Southern Africa stood at 8.36 million t.
That represents a change of down 9.6% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Southern Africa peaked at 11.40 million t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.13 million t, in 1961.
That places Southern Africa 27th 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 Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.13 million t | — |
| 1962 | 1.18 million t | +4.4% |
| 1963 | 1.21 million t | +1.8% |
| 1964 | 1.23 million t | +1.8% |
| 1965 | 1.62 million t | +31.8% |
| 1966 | 1.79 million t | +10.6% |
| 1967 | 1.90 million t | +6.1% |
| 1968 | 2.06 million t | +8.8% |
| 1969 | 2.24 million t | +8.5% |
| 1970 | 2.00 million t | -10.8% |
| 1971 | 1.92 million t | -3.8% |
| 1972 | 1.99 million t | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 2.10 million t | +5.6% |
| 1974 | 2.51 million t | +19.7% |
| 1975 | 2.75 million t | +9.5% |
| 1976 | 2.97 million t | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 3.00 million t | +1.0% |
| 1978 | 3.06 million t | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 3.28 million t | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 3.41 million t | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 3.46 million t | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 3.50 million t | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 3.52 million t | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 3.54 million t | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 3.57 million t | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 3.63 million t | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 3.74 million t | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 3.81 million t | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 4.10 million t | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 4.27 million t | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 4.37 million t | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 4.42 million t | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 4.44 million t | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 4.54 million t | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 4.86 million t | +7.2% |
| 1996 | 5.57 million t | +14.5% |
| 1997 | 5.43 million t | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 6.05 million t | +11.4% |
| 1999 | 6.23 million t | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 6.16 million t | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 6.40 million t | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 6.42 million t | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 6.62 million t | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 6.94 million t | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 7.11 million t | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 7.93 million t | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 8.63 million t | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 9.48 million t | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 9.09 million t | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 9.47 million t | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 10.12 million t | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 10.53 million t | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 10.33 million t | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 10.03 million t | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 10.42 million t | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 10.16 million t | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 10.18 million t | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 9.69 million t | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 10.85 million t | +12.0% |
| 2020 | 11.40 million t | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 10.55 million t | -7.4% |
| 2022 | 10.80 million t | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 9.24 million t | -14.4% |
| 2024 | 8.36 million t | -9.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in Southern 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 | +31.8% | 1.23 million t | 1.62 million t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.60 million t | 1.13 million t | 2.24 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.56 million t | 1.92 million t | 3.28 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.63 million t | 3.41 million t | 4.10 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.02 million t | 4.27 million t | 6.23 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.48 million t | 6.16 million t | 9.48 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.18 million t | 9.47 million t | 10.85 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.07 million t | 8.36 million t | 11.40 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
- 24 Germany 14.52 million t compare
- 25 Poland 14.42 million t compare
- 26 Malaysia 13.96 million t compare
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Southern Africa?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Southern Africa was 8.36 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 Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 11.40 million t in 2020.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.13 million t in 1961.
- How does Southern Africa rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production?
- Southern Africa ranks 27th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern 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.