Poultry production in Switzerland

Switzerland: Poultry production was 115,808 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
115,808 tonnes
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
86th
of 198 countries
All-time high
115,808 tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
5,250 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Poultry production in Switzerland, 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

The most recent figure for poultry production in Switzerland is 115,808 tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 37.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, poultry production in Switzerland peaked at 115,808 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5,250 tonnes, in 1961.

That places Switzerland 86th 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 11,206 tonnes 5,250 tonnes 15,500 tonnes 9
1970s 20,145 tonnes 16,200 tonnes 23,100 tonnes 10
1980s 26,937 tonnes 23,000 tonnes 32,460 tonnes 10
1990s 39,224 tonnes 33,080 tonnes 45,590 tonnes 10
2000s 56,841 tonnes 49,280 tonnes 65,158 tonnes 10
2010s 85,330 tonnes 68,711 tonnes 100,832 tonnes 10
2020s 110,601 tonnes 105,614 tonnes 115,808 tonnes 5

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  5. 88 Malawi 111,035 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is poultry production in Switzerland?
Poultry production in Switzerland was 115,808 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 Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 115,808 tonnes in 2024.
What is the lowest poultry production recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 5,250 tonnes in 1961.
How does Switzerland rank for poultry production?
Switzerland ranks 86th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
Is poultry production rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland 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.