Estonia vs Germany: Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing
Estonia
693,400 hens
in 2025
Germany
414,388 hens
in 2025
Estonia rank
21st
Germany rank
24th
Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing over time
- Estonia
- Germany
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 693,400 hens against 414,388 hens in Germany, a difference of 279,012 hens.
That makes Estonia's figure about 1.7 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Germany ahead.
Estonia ranks 21st and Germany ranks 24th of 29 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 845,629 hens | 4.62 million hens | 3.78 million hens | Germany |
| 2020s | 758,461 hens | 2.34 million hens | 1.59 million hens | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher laying hens in cages and cage-free housing, Estonia or Germany?
- Estonia, at 693,400 hens against 414,388 hens in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in laying hens in cages and cage-free housing between Estonia and Germany?
- 279,012 hens, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Germany?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do Estonia and Germany rank globally for laying hens in cages and cage-free housing?
- Estonia ranks 21st and Germany ranks 24th 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.