Share of egg-laying hens in cage-free systems in Portugal
Portugal: Share of egg-laying hens in cage-free systems was 32.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of egg-laying hens in cage-free systems in Portugal, 2012–2024
Source: European Commission (2026) and other sources – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of egg-laying hens in cage-free systems in Portugal stood at 32.9%. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 239.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of egg-laying hens in cage-free systems in Portugal peaked at 32.9% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.1%, in 2015.
Portugal ranks 24th of 29 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.5% | 6.1% | 13.8% | 8 |
| 2020s | 26.5% | 13.8% | 32.9% | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of egg-laying hens in cage-free systems in Portugal?
- Share of egg-laying hens in cage-free systems in Portugal was 32.9% in 2024, according to European Commission (2026) and other sources – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of egg-laying hens in cage-free systems recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 32.9% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of egg-laying hens in cage-free systems recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.1% in 2015.
- How does Portugal rank for share of egg-laying hens in cage-free systems?
- Portugal ranks 24th out of 29 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of egg-laying hens in cage-free systems rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 239.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from European Commission (2026) and other sources – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of egg-laying hens in cage-free systems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Cage-free housing systems include barns and free-range (non-organic and organic) farms.