Egg production in South Africa
South Africa: Egg production was 433,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Egg production in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, egg production in South Africa stood at 433,000 tonnes.
The figure is down 9.8% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, egg production in South Africa peaked at 594,000 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 63,400 tonnes, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 34th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 89,232 tonnes | 63,400 tonnes | 125,570 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 131,140 tonnes | 107,300 tonnes | 154,170 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 187,631 tonnes | 162,000 tonnes | 225,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 269,570 tonnes | 212,701 tonnes | 323,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 373,000 tonnes | 328,000 tonnes | 438,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 474,973 tonnes | 413,000 tonnes | 565,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 523,600 tonnes | 433,000 tonnes | 594,000 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is egg production in South Africa?
- Egg production in South Africa was 433,000 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 594,000 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest egg production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 63,400 tonnes in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for egg production?
- South Africa ranks 34th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is egg production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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