Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production was 206.12 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
206.12 million t
Change on year
up 3.2%
Rank
5th
of 29 groups
All-time high
206.12 million t
in 2024
All-time low
5.70 million t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in Southern Asia, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Southern Asia stood at 206.12 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and up 85.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Southern Asia peaked at 206.12 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.70 million t, in 1961.

Southern Asia ranks 5th of 29 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 in Southern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in Southern Asia, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 5.70 million t
1962 6.05 million t +6.1%
1963 6.38 million t +5.5%
1964 6.49 million t +1.6%
1965 7.07 million t +9.1%
1966 7.45 million t +5.4%
1967 8.56 million t +14.8%
1968 9.10 million t +6.3%
1969 9.63 million t +5.8%
1970 9.97 million t +3.6%
1971 10.55 million t +5.8%
1972 11.66 million t +10.6%
1973 12.93 million t +10.9%
1974 13.20 million t +2.1%
1975 14.18 million t +7.4%
1976 15.44 million t +8.9%
1977 16.50 million t +6.9%
1978 16.82 million t +2.0%
1979 16.14 million t -4.1%
1980 17.38 million t +7.7%
1981 18.02 million t +3.7%
1982 19.27 million t +7.0%
1983 21.36 million t +10.8%
1984 23.53 million t +10.2%
1985 25.63 million t +8.9%
1986 27.01 million t +5.4%
1987 28.04 million t +3.8%
1988 29.78 million t +6.2%
1989 31.81 million t +6.8%
1990 33.45 million t +5.2%
1991 34.94 million t +4.4%
1992 37.25 million t +6.6%
1993 39.91 million t +7.1%
1994 43.52 million t +9.0%
1995 44.29 million t +1.8%
1996 46.02 million t +3.9%
1997 47.06 million t +2.3%
1998 47.97 million t +1.9%
1999 51.02 million t +6.4%
2000 58.01 million t +13.7%
2001 60.50 million t +4.3%
2002 61.46 million t +1.6%
2003 63.99 million t +4.1%
2004 69.36 million t +8.4%
2005 73.21 million t +5.6%
2006 77.24 million t +5.5%
2007 81.12 million t +5.0%
2008 84.18 million t +3.8%
2009 87.47 million t +3.9%
2010 90.84 million t +3.9%
2011 91.71 million t +1.0%
2012 97.78 million t +6.6%
2013 102.90 million t +5.2%
2014 110.86 million t +7.7%
2015 117.77 million t +6.2%
2016 123.77 million t +5.1%
2017 137.91 million t +11.4%
2018 148.29 million t +7.5%
2019 161.64 million t +9.0%
2020 170.99 million t +5.8%
2021 182.33 million t +6.6%
2022 194.30 million t +6.6%
2023 199.63 million t +2.7%
2024 206.12 million t +3.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 7.38 million t 5.70 million t 9.63 million t 9
1970s 13.74 million t 9.97 million t 16.82 million t 10
1980s 24.18 million t 17.38 million t 31.81 million t 10
1990s 42.54 million t 33.45 million t 51.02 million t 10
2000s 71.65 million t 58.01 million t 87.47 million t 10
2010s 118.35 million t 90.84 million t 161.64 million t 10
2020s 190.68 million t 170.99 million t 206.12 million t 5

Countries ranked near Southern Asia

  1. 2 China, mainland 617.14 million t compare
  2. 3 India 147.31 million t compare
  3. 4 Indonesia 146.21 million t compare
  4. 5 Brazil 64.91 million t compare
  5. 6 Mexico 61.70 million t compare
  6. 7 Russian Federation 46.36 million t compare
  7. 8 Japan 41.34 million t compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Southern Asia?
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Southern Asia was 206.12 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 Asia?
The highest recorded value was 206.12 million t in 2024.
What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 5.70 million t in 1961.
How does Southern Asia rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production?
Southern Asia ranks 5th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 85.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Asia 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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Indicator
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
240 places, 13,980 data points, 1961–2024
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