Poultry production in Iran
Iran: Poultry production was 2.28 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 14th out of 198 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.
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 |
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More reference data data for Iran
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.08 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.27 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
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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 14th out of 198 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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Expressed in tonnes.