Poland vs Spain: Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing
Poland
33.35 million hens
in 2025
Spain
28.24 million hens
in 2025
Poland rank
2nd
Spain rank
3rd
Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing over time
- Poland
- Spain
How they compare
Poland currently reports 33.35 million hens against 28.24 million hens in Spain, a difference of 5.10 million hens.
That makes Poland's figure about 1.2 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Spain ahead.
Poland ranks 2nd and Spain ranks 3rd of 29 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.33 million hens | 37.41 million hens | 2.08 million hens | Spain |
| 2020s | 36.88 million hens | 32.40 million hens | 4.48 million hens | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher laying hens in cages and cage-free housing, Poland or Spain?
- Poland, at 33.35 million hens against 28.24 million hens in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in laying hens in cages and cage-free housing between Poland and Spain?
- 5.10 million hens, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Spain?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do Poland and Spain rank globally for laying hens in cages and cage-free housing?
- Poland ranks 2nd and Spain ranks 3rd 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.