Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (Hen Production) in Africa
Africa: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production (Hen Production) was 3.92 million t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in Africa, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Africa recorded 3.92 million t for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in 2023.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Africa peaked at 4.03 million t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 391,779 t, in 1961.
Africa ranks 14th of 30 groups on this measure, 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 (Hen Production) in Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 391,779 t | — |
| 1962 | 407,456 t | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 421,194 t | +3.4% |
| 1964 | 441,180 t | +4.7% |
| 1965 | 475,222 t | +7.7% |
| 1966 | 505,716 t | +6.4% |
| 1967 | 531,507 t | +5.1% |
| 1968 | 561,736 t | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 584,698 t | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 585,658 t | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 602,527 t | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 622,752 t | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 647,217 t | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 699,671 t | +8.1% |
| 1975 | 754,940 t | +7.9% |
| 1976 | 771,746 t | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 823,335 t | +6.7% |
| 1978 | 857,162 t | +4.1% |
| 1979 | 902,798 t | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 928,876 t | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 954,176 t | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 1.04 million t | +9.2% |
| 1983 | 1.07 million t | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 1.09 million t | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 1.15 million t | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 1.25 million t | +8.7% |
| 1987 | 1.35 million t | +7.8% |
| 1988 | 1.41 million t | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 1.36 million t | -3.0% |
| 1990 | 1.53 million t | +12.5% |
| 1991 | 1.64 million t | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 1.65 million t | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 1.65 million t | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 1.73 million t | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 1.81 million t | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 1.70 million t | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 1.76 million t | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 1.92 million t | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 1.98 million t | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 1.98 million t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2.07 million t | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 2.23 million t | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 2.23 million t | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 2.27 million t | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 2.33 million t | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 2.43 million t | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 2.56 million t | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 2.62 million t | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 2.57 million t | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 2.77 million t | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 2.90 million t | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 3.15 million t | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 3.21 million t | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 3.29 million t | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 3.33 million t | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 3.28 million t | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 3.43 million t | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 3.49 million t | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 3.80 million t | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 4.02 million t | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 3.96 million t | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 4.03 million t | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 3.92 million t | -2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 480,054 t | 391,779 t | 584,698 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 726,781 t | 585,658 t | 902,798 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.16 million t | 928,876 t | 1.41 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.74 million t | 1.53 million t | 1.98 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.33 million t | 1.98 million t | 2.62 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.27 million t | 2.77 million t | 3.80 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.98 million t | 3.92 million t | 4.03 million t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More climate change data for Africa
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 7.12 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 778,093 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 263,963 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 514,131 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 996.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 18,362 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 114,526 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 60,368 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 54,158 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 227.81 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Africa?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in Africa was 3.92 million t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.03 million t in 2022.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 391,779 t in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production?
- Africa ranks 14th out of 30 groups with data for 2023.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions intensities contains analytical data on the intensity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by agricultural commodity. This indicator is defined as greenhouse gas emissions per kg of product. Data are available for a set of agricultural commodities (e.g. rice and other cereals, meat, milk, eggs), by country, with global coverage.