Estonia vs Malta: Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing
Estonia
693,400 hens
in 2025
Malta
481,039 hens
in 2025
Estonia rank
21st
Malta rank
22nd
Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing over time
- Estonia
- Malta
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 693,400 hens against 481,039 hens in Malta, a difference of 212,361 hens.
That makes Estonia's figure about 1.4 times Malta's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Estonia has been ahead every year.
Estonia ranks 21st and Malta ranks 22nd of 29 countries.
Estonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 802,714 hens | 322,306 hens | 480,408 hens | Estonia |
| 2020s | 757,706 hens | 383,080 hens | 374,626 hens | Estonia |
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 Malta?
- Estonia, at 693,400 hens against 481,039 hens in Malta as of 2025.
- What is the difference in laying hens in cages and cage-free housing between Estonia and Malta?
- 212,361 hens, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Malta?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do Estonia and Malta rank globally for laying hens in cages and cage-free housing?
- Estonia ranks 21st and Malta ranks 22nd 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.