Latvia vs Malta: Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing
Latvia
832,208 hens
in 2025
Malta
481,039 hens
in 2025
Latvia rank
20th
Malta rank
22nd
Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing over time
- Latvia
- Malta
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 832,208 hens against 481,039 hens in Malta, a difference of 351,169 hens.
That makes Latvia's figure about 1.7 times Malta's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Latvia has been ahead every year.
Latvia ranks 20th and Malta ranks 22nd of 29 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.28 million hens | 322,306 hens | 1.96 million hens | Latvia |
| 2020s | 2.12 million hens | 383,080 hens | 1.74 million hens | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher laying hens in cages and cage-free housing, Latvia or Malta?
- Latvia, at 832,208 hens against 481,039 hens in Malta as of 2025.
- What is the difference in laying hens in cages and cage-free housing between Latvia and Malta?
- 351,169 hens, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Malta?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do Latvia and Malta rank globally for laying hens in cages and cage-free housing?
- Latvia ranks 20th 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.