Poultry production in Sweden

Sweden: Poultry production was 178,090 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
178,090 tonnes
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
63rd
of 198 countries
All-time high
184,340 tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
17,920 tonnes
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Poultry production in Sweden, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Sweden recorded 178,090 tonnes for poultry production in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 28.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, poultry production in Sweden peaked at 184,340 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 17,920 tonnes, in 1962.

That places Sweden 63rd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 22,987 tonnes 17,920 tonnes 29,400 tonnes 9
1970s 35,701 tonnes 26,400 tonnes 41,700 tonnes 10
1980s 45,358 tonnes 42,154 tonnes 47,400 tonnes 10
1990s 75,894 tonnes 51,113 tonnes 96,450 tonnes 10
2000s 101,467 tonnes 92,370 tonnes 109,950 tonnes 10
2010s 137,492 tonnes 112,680 tonnes 158,180 tonnes 10
2020s 175,472 tonnes 171,510 tonnes 184,340 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Sweden

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  4. 65 Czechia 172,663 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is poultry production in Sweden?
Poultry production in Sweden was 178,090 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 Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 184,340 tonnes in 2021.
What is the lowest poultry production recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 17,920 tonnes in 1962.
How does Sweden rank for poultry production?
Sweden ranks 63rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
Is poultry production rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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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About this data

Indicator
Poultry production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 11,571 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

Expressed in tonnes.