Poultry production in Netherlands
Netherlands: Poultry production was 850,371 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
850,371 tonnes
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
32nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
1.10 million tonnes
in 2016
All-time low
83,300 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry production in Netherlands, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for poultry production in Netherlands is 850,371 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production in Netherlands peaked at 1.10 million tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 83,300 tonnes, in 1961.
Netherlands ranks 32nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry production in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 83,300 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 98,413 tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1963 | 104,800 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1964 | 127,598 tonnes | +21.8% |
| 1965 | 150,650 tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1966 | 183,000 tonnes | +21.5% |
| 1967 | 206,000 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1968 | 220,000 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1969 | 245,000 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1970 | 292,000 tonnes | +19.2% |
| 1971 | 319,000 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1972 | 328,000 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 339,000 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 314,000 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1975 | 300,000 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1976 | 313,000 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 318,000 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 314,037 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1979 | 320,985 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 332,516 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 374,701 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1982 | 386,120 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 363,440 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1984 | 379,539 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 386,502 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 405,091 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 420,399 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 429,113 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 440,539 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 532,600 tonnes | +20.9% |
| 1991 | 547,001 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 575,000 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 581,000 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 613,000 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 640,999 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 715,999 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1997 | 731,001 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 761,200 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 758,000 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 765,925 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 770,369 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 756,137 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 595,899 tonnes | -21.2% |
| 2004 | 684,378 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 704,729 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 696,701 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 753,012 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 762,104 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 839,890 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 855,818 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 915,932 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 966,241 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 1.00 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 1.02 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 1.06 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 1.10 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 1.10 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 1.05 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 1.05 million tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.01 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 880,767 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2022 | 878,970 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 862,620 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 850,371 tonnes | -1.4% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 850,371 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 117,382 tonnes, 7.2× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 850,371 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 145,490 tonnes, 5.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 157,640 tonnes | 83,300 tonnes | 245,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 315,802 tonnes | 292,000 tonnes | 339,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 391,796 tonnes | 332,516 tonnes | 440,539 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 645,580 tonnes | 532,600 tonnes | 761,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 732,914 tonnes | 595,899 tonnes | 839,890 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.01 million tonnes | 855,818 tonnes | 1.10 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 896,626 tonnes | 850,371 tonnes | 1.01 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry production in Netherlands?
- Poultry production in Netherlands was 850,371 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 1.10 million tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest poultry production recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 83,300 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Netherlands rank for poultry production?
- Netherlands ranks 32nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.