Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (eggs Production) was 1.04 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in Zimbabwe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Zimbabwe stood at 1.04 million t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and up 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Zimbabwe peaked at 1.16 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 162,500 t, in 1961.
That places Zimbabwe 107th out of 251 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 162,500 t | — |
| 1962 | 165,000 t | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 167,500 t | +1.5% |
| 1964 | 170,000 t | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 172,500 t | +1.5% |
| 1966 | 175,000 t | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 177,500 t | +1.4% |
| 1968 | 180,000 t | +1.4% |
| 1969 | 182,500 t | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 187,500 t | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 195,000 t | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 200,000 t | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 202,500 t | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 208,050 t | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 213,330 t | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 221,400 t | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 230,700 t | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 240,000 t | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 233,300 t | -2.8% |
| 1980 | 226,700 t | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 233,300 t | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 233,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 240,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 222,200 t | -7.4% |
| 1985 | 200,000 t | -10.0% |
| 1986 | 213,300 t | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 233,300 t | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 274,500 t | +17.7% |
| 1989 | 300,000 t | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 325,000 t | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 350,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 362,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 350,000 t | -3.3% |
| 1994 | 375,000 t | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 406,000 t | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 406,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 375,000 t | -7.6% |
| 1998 | 388,000 t | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 419,000 t | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 458,000 t | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 458,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 458,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 490,625 t | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 525,000 t | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 540,000 t | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 560,000 t | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 575,000 t | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 610,000 t | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 620,000 t | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 620,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 620,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 625,000 t | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 625,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 673,200 t | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 663,400 t | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 663,600 t | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 663,500 t | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 634,150 t | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 604,800 t | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 711,600 t | +17.7% |
| 2021 | 850,000 t | +19.4% |
| 2022 | 1.00 million t | +17.6% |
| 2023 | 1.16 million t | +16.4% |
| 2024 | 1.04 million t | -10.7% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 1.04 million t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 901,548 t, 1.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 1.04 million t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 260,600 t, 4.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 172,500 t | 162,500 t | 182,500 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 213,178 t | 187,500 t | 240,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 237,660 t | 200,000 t | 300,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 375,600 t | 325,000 t | 419,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 529,462 t | 458,000 t | 620,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 639,265 t | 604,800 t | 673,200 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 952,960 t | 711,600 t | 1.16 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More agriculture & rural data for Zimbabwe
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1777 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2864 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8916 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 34.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0947 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 286.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8815 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Zimbabwe?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Zimbabwe was 1.04 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1.16 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 162,500 t in 1961.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production?
- Zimbabwe ranks 107th out of 251 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.