Poultry production in Iran
Iran: Poultry production was 2.28 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.28 million tonnes
Change on year
up 7.1%
World rank
15th
of 199 countries
All-time high
2.44 million tonnes
in 2020
All-time low
42,570 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry production in Iran, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Iran recorded 2.28 million tonnes for poultry production in 2024.
The figure is up 7.1% on the previous year and up 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production in Iran peaked at 2.44 million tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 42,570 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Iran 15th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry production in Iran, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 42,570 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 42,655 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1963 | 44,840 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1964 | 46,325 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 46,410 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1966 | 46,510 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1967 | 64,610 tonnes | +38.9% |
| 1968 | 73,110 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1969 | 81,910 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1970 | 91,725 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1971 | 102,740 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1972 | 115,155 tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1973 | 115,270 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1974 | 122,388 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 120,486 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1976 | 139,660 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1977 | 168,834 tonnes | +20.9% |
| 1978 | 200,960 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 1979 | 215,110 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 217,405 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 219,700 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1982 | 222,004 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 237,350 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1984 | 242,750 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 243,300 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 313,850 tonnes | +29.0% |
| 1987 | 339,579 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1988 | 340,250 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 389,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 389,900 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 430,725 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1992 | 531,550 tonnes | +23.4% |
| 1993 | 572,219 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 625,750 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1995 | 649,850 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 663,150 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 725,150 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 708,200 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 736,800 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 814,700 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2001 | 896,700 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2002 | 953,700 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 1.12 million tonnes | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 1.16 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 1.25 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 1.37 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 1.48 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 1.58 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 1.62 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 1.68 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 1.79 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 1.88 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 1.98 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 2.04 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 2.13 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 2.08 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 2.25 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2018 | 2.37 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 2.34 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 2.44 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 2.12 million tonnes | -13.3% |
| 2022 | 2.10 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 2.13 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 2.28 million tonnes | +7.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 2.28 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 135,580 tonnes, 16.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Iran's 2.28 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 179,498 tonnes, 12.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 54,327 tonnes | 42,570 tonnes | 81,910 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 139,233 tonnes | 91,725 tonnes | 215,110 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 276,519 tonnes | 217,405 tonnes | 389,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 603,329 tonnes | 389,900 tonnes | 736,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.22 million tonnes | 814,700 tonnes | 1.62 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.06 million tonnes | 1.68 million tonnes | 2.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.21 million tonnes | 2.10 million tonnes | 2.44 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 109.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry production in Iran?
- Poultry production in Iran was 2.28 million 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 poultry production recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 2.44 million tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest poultry production recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,570 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Iran rank for poultry production?
- Iran ranks 15th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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 Poultry production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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