Egg production in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Egg production was 118.72 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
118.72 tonnes
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
194th
of 198 countries
All-time high
5,628 tonnes
in 1978
All-time low
109.62 tonnes
in 2021
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Egg production in Hong Kong, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded 118.72 tonnes for egg production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and down 56.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, egg production in Hong Kong peaked at 5,628 tonnes in 1978 and was at its lowest, 109.62 tonnes, in 2021.
That places Hong Kong 194th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Egg production in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,665 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 1,370 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 1963 | 1,345 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1964 | 1,402 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1965 | 1,725 tonnes | +23.0% |
| 1966 | 1,916 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1967 | 2,825 tonnes | +47.4% |
| 1968 | 4,274 tonnes | +51.3% |
| 1969 | 5,272 tonnes | +23.4% |
| 1970 | 4,400 tonnes | -16.5% |
| 1971 | 4,280 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1972 | 4,530 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1973 | 4,090 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 1974 | 3,585 tonnes | -12.3% |
| 1975 | 3,890 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1976 | 4,033 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 4,793 tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1978 | 5,628 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1979 | 5,610 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1980 | 4,590 tonnes | -18.2% |
| 1981 | 3,940 tonnes | -14.2% |
| 1982 | 3,830 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 3,610 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1984 | 3,410 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 3,420 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 4,120 tonnes | +20.5% |
| 1987 | 3,900 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1988 | 3,650 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1989 | 3,170 tonnes | -13.2% |
| 1990 | 2,540 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 1991 | 2,110 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 1992 | 1,340 tonnes | -36.5% |
| 1993 | 1,490 tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 1,240 tonnes | -16.8% |
| 1995 | 1,110 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1996 | 1,145 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 1,230 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 980 tonnes | -20.3% |
| 1999 | 440 tonnes | -55.1% |
| 2000 | 458.67 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 457.38 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 457.68 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 358 tonnes | -21.8% |
| 2004 | 290 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 2005 | 319.18 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 305 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 310 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 315 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 325.34 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 260 tonnes | -20.1% |
| 2011 | 250 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 260 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 265 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 270 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 460.56 tonnes | +70.6% |
| 2016 | 331.85 tonnes | -27.9% |
| 2017 | 273 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 2018 | 199.88 tonnes | -26.8% |
| 2019 | 154.94 tonnes | -22.5% |
| 2020 | 131.04 tonnes | -15.4% |
| 2021 | 109.62 tonnes | -16.3% |
| 2022 | 134.65 tonnes | +22.8% |
| 2023 | 111.89 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 2024 | 118.72 tonnes | +6.1% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 118.72 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 67,137 tonnes, 0% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 118.72 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 10,668 tonnes, 1% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,422 tonnes | 1,345 tonnes | 5,272 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,484 tonnes | 3,585 tonnes | 5,628 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,764 tonnes | 3,170 tonnes | 4,590 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,362 tonnes | 440 tonnes | 2,540 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 359.62 tonnes | 290 tonnes | 458.67 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 272.52 tonnes | 154.94 tonnes | 460.56 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 121.18 tonnes | 109.62 tonnes | 134.65 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
- 191 Micronesia (country) 240 tonnes compare
- 192 Sao Tome and Principe 191.26 tonnes compare
- 193 Tonga 146.4 tonnes compare
- 195 Cook Islands 36 tonnes compare
- 196 Tuvalu 19.5 tonnes compare
- 197 Niue 14.01 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Hong Kong
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0072 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0011 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (1990)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0072 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0219 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0041 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is egg production in Hong Kong?
- Egg production in Hong Kong was 118.72 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest egg production recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 5,628 tonnes in 1978.
- What is the lowest egg production recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 109.62 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Hong Kong rank for egg production?
- Hong Kong ranks 194th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is egg production rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Egg production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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