Poultry production in Tunisia
Tunisia: Poultry production was 259,972 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
259,972 tonnes
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
55th
of 199 countries
All-time high
259,972 tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
7,920 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry production in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia is 259,972 tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production in Tunisia peaked at 259,972 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 7,920 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Tunisia 55th out of 199 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.
Poultry production in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,920 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 8,040 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 8,160 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1964 | 8,400 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 8,580 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1966 | 8,580 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 10,404 tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1968 | 11,400 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1969 | 12,384 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1970 | 13,200 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1971 | 14,520 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1972 | 16,800 tonnes | +15.7% |
| 1973 | 19,800 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1974 | 19,800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 19,800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 23,664 tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1977 | 29,700 tonnes | +25.5% |
| 1978 | 34,872 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1979 | 38,400 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1980 | 39,600 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 40,500 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 50,040 tonnes | +23.6% |
| 1983 | 37,500 tonnes | -25.1% |
| 1984 | 41,138 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1985 | 42,476 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 45,988 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 44,287 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 47,864 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 53,980 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1990 | 51,894 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1991 | 52,720 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 64,640 tonnes | +22.6% |
| 1993 | 69,640 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 69,700 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 70,460 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 73,190 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 85,160 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 1998 | 95,370 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1999 | 104,200 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 116,870 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2001 | 122,030 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 118,420 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 124,300 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 135,900 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 132,000 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 106,000 tonnes | -19.7% |
| 2007 | 134,700 tonnes | +27.1% |
| 2008 | 141,600 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 143,600 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 160,700 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 150,000 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 188,100 tonnes | +25.4% |
| 2013 | 202,600 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 215,400 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 219,600 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 213,300 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 217,825 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 222,839 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 234,629 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 239,345 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 242,097 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 243,538 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 253,002 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 259,972 tonnes | +2.8% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 259,972 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 54,434 tonnes, 4.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 259,972 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 179,498 tonnes, 1.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,319 tonnes | 7,920 tonnes | 12,384 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 23,056 tonnes | 13,200 tonnes | 38,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 44,337 tonnes | 37,500 tonnes | 53,980 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 73,697 tonnes | 51,894 tonnes | 104,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 127,542 tonnes | 106,000 tonnes | 143,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 202,499 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes | 234,629 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 247,591 tonnes | 239,345 tonnes | 259,972 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More reference data data for Tunisia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.148 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1317 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4961 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7169 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry production in Tunisia?
- Poultry production in Tunisia was 259,972 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 259,972 tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest poultry production recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,920 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Tunisia rank for poultry production?
- Tunisia ranks 55th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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