Austria vs Sweden: Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing
Austria
0 hens
in 2025
Sweden
61,948 hens
in 2025
Austria rank
28th
Sweden rank
27th
Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing over time
- Austria
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 61,948 hens against 0 hens in Austria, a difference of 61,948 hens.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Austria ranks 28th and Sweden ranks 27th of 29 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Austria | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 131,633 hens | 1.41 million hens | 1.27 million hens | Sweden |
| 2020s | 0 hens | 264,109 hens | 264,109 hens | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher laying hens in cages and cage-free housing, Austria or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 61,948 hens against 0 hens in Austria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in laying hens in cages and cage-free housing between Austria and Sweden?
- 61,948 hens, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Sweden?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do Austria and Sweden rank globally for laying hens in cages and cage-free housing?
- Austria ranks 28th and Sweden ranks 27th of 29 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- European Commission (2026) and other sources – processed by Our World in Data, published as Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Includes battery and enriched cage systems.