Cyprus vs Sweden: Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing
Cyprus
339,780 hens
in 2025
Sweden
61,948 hens
in 2025
Cyprus rank
25th
Sweden rank
27th
Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing over time
- Cyprus
- Sweden
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 339,780 hens against 61,948 hens in Sweden, a difference of 277,832 hens.
That makes Cyprus's figure about 5.5 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Sweden ahead.
Cyprus ranks 25th and Sweden ranks 27th of 29 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 335,545 hens | 1.41 million hens | 1.07 million hens | Sweden |
| 2020s | 350,113 hens | 264,109 hens | 86,004 hens | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher laying hens in cages and cage-free housing, Cyprus or Sweden?
- Cyprus, at 339,780 hens against 61,948 hens in Sweden as of 2025.
- What is the difference in laying hens in cages and cage-free housing between Cyprus and Sweden?
- 277,832 hens, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Sweden?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do Cyprus and Sweden rank globally for laying hens in cages and cage-free housing?
- Cyprus ranks 25th 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.