Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing in Ireland
Ireland: Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing was 1.06 million hens in 2025. ▼ Falling
Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing in Ireland, 2013–2025
Source: European Commission (2026) and other sources – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hens.
Analysis
The most recent figure for laying hens in cages and cage-free housing in Ireland is 1.06 million hens, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is down 14.9% on the previous year and down 43.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, laying hens in cages and cage-free housing in Ireland peaked at 1.88 million hens in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.06 million hens, in 2025.
That places Ireland 18th out of 29 regions with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.81 million hens | 1.61 million hens | 1.88 million hens | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.48 million hens | 1.06 million hens | 1.88 million hens | 5 |
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More reference data data for Ireland
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.01 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.31 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.6528 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.5528 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8957 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is laying hens in cages and cage-free housing in Ireland?
- Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing in Ireland was 1.06 million hens in 2025, according to European Commission (2026) and other sources – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest laying hens in cages and cage-free housing recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.88 million hens in 2016.
- What is the lowest laying hens in cages and cage-free housing recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.06 million hens in 2025.
- How does Ireland rank for laying hens in cages and cage-free housing?
- Ireland ranks 18th out of 29 regions with data for 2025.
- Is laying hens in cages and cage-free housing rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from European Commission (2026) and other sources – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Laying hens in cages and cage-free housing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Includes battery and enriched cage systems.