Poultry production in New Zealand
New Zealand: Poultry production was 232,317 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Poultry production in New Zealand, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 232,317 tonnes for poultry production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 22.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production in New Zealand peaked at 242,430 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6,758 tonnes, in 1961.
That places New Zealand 56th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 9,487 tonnes | 6,758 tonnes | 12,632 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 25,943 tonnes | 15,220 tonnes | 37,110 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 44,266 tonnes | 32,156 tonnes | 58,530 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 77,890 tonnes | 57,886 tonnes | 98,409 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 137,537 tonnes | 106,295 tonnes | 158,326 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 192,376 tonnes | 145,472 tonnes | 242,430 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 224,358 tonnes | 219,100 tonnes | 232,317 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry production in New Zealand?
- Poultry production in New Zealand was 232,317 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 242,430 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest poultry production recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,758 tonnes in 1961.
- How does New Zealand rank for poultry production?
- New Zealand ranks 56th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.