Spain vs United Kingdom: Laying hens cages and cage free
Spain
28.24 million
in 2025
United Kingdom
7.38 million
in 2025
Spain rank
3rd
United Kingdom rank
6th
Laying hens cages and cage free over time
- Spain
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Spain currently reports 28.24 million against 7.38 million in United Kingdom, a difference of 20.86 million.
That makes Spain's figure about 3.8 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Spain ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 29 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Spain | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37.04 million | 18.41 million | 18.62 million | Spain |
| 2020s | 32.40 million | 11.27 million | 21.14 million | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher laying hens cages and cage free, Spain or United Kingdom?
- Spain, at 28.24 million against 7.38 million in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in laying hens cages and cage free between Spain and United Kingdom?
- 20.86 million, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and United Kingdom?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do Spain and United Kingdom rank globally for laying hens cages and cage free?
- Spain ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 29 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Laying hens cages and cage free. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.